Israeli forces shoot at UN convoy heading for Gaza City: Unrwa
Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinians (Unrwa), said that Israeli forces shot at a UN convoy heading towards Gaza City on Sunday.
The movement of the convoy was coordinated and approved by the Israeli authorities.
"One vehicle received at least five bullets while waiting just ahead of the Israeli Forces’ checkpoint south of Wadi Gaza," Lazzarini said on X.
"The car was severely damaged, it left the convoy. The teams re-assembled & finally reached Gaza City."
He concluded saying that "those responsible must be held accountable."
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— Philippe Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini) July 22, 2024
Heavy shooting from the Israeli Forces at a UN convoy heading to Gaza city.
While there are no casualties, our teams had to duck and take cover.
This took place yesterday. The teams were traveling in clearly marked UN armoured cars & wearing UN vests.
One vehicle…