Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, an Indian working for the United Nations was tragically killed in an Israeli strike on Rafa, Gaza. The deceased was part of the UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) and was en route to the European Hospital in Rafa when the attack occurred, resulting in his immediate death. He was reportedly a former soldier in the Indian military. The incident has drawn severe condemnation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasizing the grave risk to humanitarian workers in conflict zones. Guterres called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages, condemning all attacks on UN staff.
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