UNICEF outraged' after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza
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UNICEF outraged' after Israeli forces kill water truck drivers in Gaza
"UNICEF stated that it is outraged after Israel killed two drivers it had contracted to deliver clean water to families in Gaza, emphasizing the need for accountability."
"The agency highlighted that humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure, including critical water facilities, must never be targeted, as per international humanitarian law."
"Since the US- and Qatar-brokered ceasefire took effect, more than 750 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, with over 72,000 deaths reported since October 7, 2023."
UNICEF expressed outrage over the killing of two drivers contracted to deliver clean water in Gaza. The incident occurred during routine water trucking at the Mansoura water filling point. Two additional individuals were wounded in the attack. UNICEF suspended activities at the site and called for an investigation by Israeli authorities. The organization emphasized that humanitarian workers and civilian infrastructure must not be targeted, as protecting civilians is a requirement under international humanitarian law. Since the ceasefire, over 750 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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