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UN launches probe into first international staff killed by unidentified strike in Rafah

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 15 May 2024
The United Nations has initiated an inquiry into an unattributed attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah on Monday, marking the first instance of a UN international staff member being killed in Gaza since Oct 7. According to a spokesperson for the UN, the victim identified as retired Indian Army officer Waibhav Anil Kale, was employed with the UN Department of Safety and Security.
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News video: Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia 03:04

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the...

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