Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:06pm on 15 May 2024,Wednesday India Global
In Gaza, Indian former army officer Col Waibhav Kale lost his life when an Israeli tank struck a UN vehicle near Rafah. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq confirmed the incident, stating the vehicle was clearly marked as UN. The IDF claims the vehicle was in an active combat zone, while the UN asserts its route was communicated. Col Kale, 46, had recently joined UNDSS, leaving behind a career in the Indian army. His family mourns his loss, emphasizing his dedication to peace. This tragedy adds to the toll of UN staff casualties in the Gaza conflict.
