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WFP suspends staff movements in Gaza after Israeli forces attack its team

The World Food Programme temporarily suspended movement of its employees across the Gaza Strip after at least 10 bullets struck one of its clearly marked vehicles as it approached an Israeli military checkpoint at the Wadi Gaza bridge, on August 27 [World Food Programme/Handout via Reuters]

The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a pause in the movement of its employees in the Gaza Strip “until further notice” after one of its vehicles was hit by gunfire just metres from an Israeli-controlled checkpoint.

The incident took place on Tuesday night as the vehicle was approaching the Wadi Gaza Bridge checkpoint.

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