The Israeli military has reported that a United Nations vehicle was struck in Rafah on Monday, resulting in injuries to two UN workers and the tragic death of one. The incident occurred in an area that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had designated as an active combat zone.
According to a statement released by the IDF, the organization was informed by the United Nations Department for Safety and Security about the injuries sustained by the UN workers. The IDF stated that they had not been informed of the route the UN vehicle was taking at the time of the incident.