"As last night's events show, the current deconfliction system is failing and this cannot go on any longer," said McCain. "I call on the Israeli authorities and all parties to the conflict to act immediately to ensure the safety and security of all aid workers in Gaza."
The WFP noted that it had received 'multiple clearances' from Israeli officials for its route, highlighting significant operational challenges humanitarian organizations are facing in conflict zones.
Humanitarian groups have raised alarm this week that Israel's continuous shrinking of the humanitarian 'safe zone'—in which Israel is still killing Palestinians—is making it nearly impossible for aid groups to operate safely in Gaza.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed the attack, stating that an armored WFP vehicle was shot at 10 times while approaching an Israeli checkpoint, emphasizing the danger for aid workers.
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