WFP Suspends Gaza Operations After Vehicle Attack
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) halted operations across Gaza after one of its marked vehicles was hit by 10 bullets near an Israeli checkpoint. Despite multiple clearances from Israeli authorities, the incident occurred at the Wadi Gaza bridge. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) temporarily suspended movements across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after one of its clearly marked vehicles was struck by at least 10 bullets while approaching an Israeli military checkpoint.
In a statement, WFP reported that the convoy of two armored vehicles had received 'multiple clearances by Israeli authorities to approach' the checkpoint at the Wadi Gaza bridge on Tuesday evening. Luckily, no one in the vehicle struck was hurt.
The incident has prompted WFP to temporarily halt its operations in the region, highlighting the ongoing risks for humanitarian efforts in conflict zones.
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