Palestinians in northern Gaza queued at a UN distribution center on Tuesday, seeking aid as the world body announced a reduced presence in the besieged enclave. The decision follows an Israeli tank strike last week on a UN guesthouse, which killed one staffer and wounded five others.
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said about a third of its 100 international staff in Gaza would be temporarily withdrawn due to escalating danger. Israel has denied responsibility for the March 19 attack, despite UN claims that an Israeli tank caused the explosion.