Summary
An Israeli army strike in Gaza killed a World Health Organization (WHO) employee and injured several others. The incident happened in the southern Gaza Strip near Khan Younis when Israeli forces fired on vehicles, including one carrying WHO staff. This event is part of ongoing tensions and violence in the area.
Key Facts
- An Israeli army attack killed a 54-year-old WHO driver named Majdi Aslan in southern Gaza.
- Several people, including a doctor from WHO, sustained injuries in the attack.
- The attack occurred near Salah al-Din Street close to the yellow line in Khan Younis.
- WHO confirmed a security incident occurred but did not directly confirm their employee's death.
- Tensions are ongoing, with Israeli actions continuing despite a fragile ceasefire reaching since October.
- Over 700 Palestinians have died in the region since the ceasefire, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
- Israeli restrictions continue on humanitarian aid, affecting medical evacuations through the Rafah crossing.
- Additional incidents included other attacks on Palestinians, including drone strikes in Gaza City.
