UN Staff Member from India Killed in Gaza

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:39am on 14 May 2024,Tuesday India Global

An Indian United Nations staff member was killed in Gaza when their vehicle was attacked in Rafah. This marks the first international casualty for the UN since the Israel-Hamas conflict began. The victim, a former Indian Army personnel, was working with the UN Department of Safety and Security. Another staff member was injured in the incident, which occurred while they were traveling to the European Hospital in Rafah. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sadness over the incident, highlighting the risks faced by UN staff working in conflict zones.

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