Israeli soldiers halted a UN convoy on a coordinated polio vaccination mission in Gaza, firing live shots and damaging vehicles, endangering UN staff.
Despite prior coordination with the Israel Defense Forces for the caravan of UN staff, the convoy faced sudden armed aggression at the Al Rashid checkpoint.
The situation escalated rapidly, with soldiers directing weapons at the convoy, while tanks and bulldozers engaged and damaged UN vehicles, impeding humanitarian work.
The UN condemned the attack, asserting the need for adequate protection under international humanitarian law, stating their humanitarian mission faced grave dangers in Gaza.
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