UN-Hilfsvois attacked in the Gaza Strip: over 50 deaths!

UN-Hilfsvois attacked in the Gaza Strip: over 50 deaths!

In the Gaza Strip, a shattering drama has unfolded: Two UN aid convoys were the goal of violent attacks, which led to a tragic loss of more than 50 lives, including civilians. On Wednesday, a convoy with 70 trucks crossed the Israeli border crossing Kerem Schalom to bring urgently needed food and relief supplies to the central Gaza strip. When the helpers were waiting for the staff to secure these goods, the Israeli army nearby opened an offensive. This was announced by the World Food Program (WFP) on Thursday, as reported on today.at.

losses and looting

In the attacks, not only tragic human losses were to be complained about, but the UN organization also had to say that the trucks were forced to continue without any safety precautions. Communication with the convoy was interrupted over twelve hours, and finally it turned out that all food and relief goods had been looted. In a further incident, Israeli soldiers approached a convoy who left the Kissufim border crossing and gave warning shots, whereupon extensive security controls were carried out. The drivers and employees were temporarily recorded, which led to four out of five trucks lost through armed looting, as RP-online.de reported.

The situation in the Gaza Strip remains tense, while the global aid organizations react alarmed. The attacks and the resulting losses throw a shadow about the precarious humanitarian situation in the region. This dramatic development is another turning point in a conflict, the human rights situation of which has long been the focus of the international community.