In a statement, the WFP said in a statement that a marked WFP convoy near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint was fired upon by Israeli forces on Sunday, putting the lives of personnel at great risk and destroying vehicles. He strongly condemned the “horrific incident” in which he was unable to move.
“The convoy, consisting of three vehicles carrying eight personnel, came under enemy fire despite having received all necessary permissions from the Israeli authorities,” the statement said. “At least 16 bullets struck the vehicle.” However, no employees were injured in the incident.
“The World Food Program and we call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians and allow the safe passage of humanitarian aid in and across Gaza,” said the UN Secretary-General. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at a regular press conference.
WFP said “this unacceptable incident is just the latest example” of the complex and dangerous working conditions in which it and other agencies currently operate.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said there were reports of armed looting of humanitarian aid convoys in southern, central and four southern Gaza regions over the weekend, affecting dozens of trucks carrying supplies. announced that the driver was in danger.
In one incident, 43 out of 74 trucks were looted on Al Rashid Coast Road in Al Mawashi district, west of Rafah. Eight fuel trucks were seized, but only two were later recovered.
“This leaves the humanitarian community with approximately 50,000 liters of fuel to power essential services, which is less than two days’ worth of fuel,” OCHA said. Ta. “Israel must facilitate the rapid and large-scale flow of aid, fuel and goods into Gaza through multiple points of entry. Israel must also authorize civilian police operations and thereby restore security. No.”
OCHA said civilians and civilian infrastructure, including humanitarian personnel, convoys and assets, must be protected by international humanitarian law.
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