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First international UN staff member killed in Gaza attack

A foreign UN security staff member, identified as an Indian, was killed in Gaza, marking the first international UN fatality in the war, bringing the total death toll of UN personnel to around 190.
The personnel's identity has not been disclosed, but sources mentioned by the Press Trust of India stated that he was a former Indian Army personnel.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sadness over the death of a UN Department of Safety and Security staff member and injury to another when their vehicle was struck in Rafah, calling for a full investigation.

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Malay Mail

UN says informed Israel of vehicle fatally hit in Gaza

GENEVA, May 15 — The United Nations said yesterday that it had informed the Israeli authorities of the movements of a vehicle carrying UN staff which was hit in southern Gaza, killing an Indian. One UN security services member was killed and another wounded in the attack on Monday, the United Nations said, marking the first death of a UN international employee in the Palestinian territory since the war began more than seven months ago. The emplo…

10 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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Anadolu Ajansı

US joins calls for 'full investigation' after UN vehicle fatally fired upon in Gaza

'Humanitarian workers must be protected as they continue their lifesaving work. We join calls for a full investigation,' says State Department - Anadolu Ajansı

10 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Al Jazeera

Did the UN really say Israel has killed fewer people in Gaza?

Changes in how the UN calculates Gaza’s casualties have been cited as evidence of bias. They aren’t.

10 months ago·Qatar

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Merco Press

UN staff reported killed in Israeli offensive

UN Secretary-General António Guterres again called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza as one UN worker was killed and another injured during the Israeli deployment in the southern city of Rafah. According to the Hamas terrorist group's press office, both were traveling in a vehicle marked with UN flags and logos.

10 months ago·Caracas, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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Israeli forces press Gaza offensive from north and south - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

CAIRO — Israeli forces pushed deep into the ruins of Gaza’s northern edge on Monday to recapture an area from Hamas fighters, while in the south tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah, leaving Palestinian civilians scrambling to find safety.

10 months ago

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ZDF

Gaza: International UN worker killed in attack

For the first time since the start of the war, an international UN employee has been killed in the Gaza Strip. He died after an attack on his vehicle.

10 months ago

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