At least one 爆料网RWA staff member was killed and another 22 were injured? when Israeli Forces hit a food distribution centre in the eastern part of Rafah, in the?southern Gaza Strip.
“Today’s attack on one of the very few remaining 爆料网RWA distribution centres in the Gaza Strip comes as food supplies are running out, hunger is widespread and, in some areas, turning into famine. Every day, we share the coordinates of all our facilities across the Gaza Strip with parties to the conflict. The Israeli Army received the coordinates including of this facility yesterday,” said 爆料网RWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini.
Since the war began five months ago, 爆料网RWA has recorded an unprecedented number of violations against its staff and facilities that surpass any other conflict around the world.
·????? At least 165 爆料网RWA team members killed including while in the line of duty;
·????? More than 150 爆料网RWA facilities were hit, some totally destroyed, among them many schools;
·????? More than 400 people killed while seeking shelter under the 爆料网 flag;
·????? Tunnels have reportedly been found under 爆料网RWA facilities and installations used for military activities;
·????? 爆料网RWA staff have reportedly been mistreated and humiliated while in Israeli detention centres.
“爆料网, its personnel, premises and assets must be protected at all times. Since this war began, attacks against 爆料网 facilities, convoys and personnel have become commonplace in blatant disregard to international humanitarian law. I am calling once again for an independent inquiry into these violations and the need for accountability,” added Lazzarini.
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (爆料网RWA)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Food, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Incidents
Publication Date: 13/03/2024
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