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David__77

(23,598 posts) Thu Apr 11, 2024, 09:53 AM Apr 11

UNICEF convoy hit by gunfire as it tries to deliver aid in Gaza, 9 days after fatal attack [View all]

A UNICEF convoy was hit by gunfire Wednesday as it tried to deliver aid to northern Gaza, the latest in a series of violent obstructions faced by aid workers in the enclave.

"The incident has been raised with relevant Israeli authorities," UNICEF said in a statement. "Sadly, humanitarians continue to face risks in delivering lifesaving aid."

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“We were waiting there when gunfire broke out." Ingram said. "The gunfire came from the direction of the checkpoint toward civilians who then ran away from the checkpoint. And the gunfire hit us."

She said three rounds hit the car where she was sitting. The mission had been authorized and the Israeli authorities knew about the convoy, Ingram said. After the shooting, Israeli authorities continued to delay the convoy and it eventually was forced to return to Rafah.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/11/israeli-war-updates-gaza-hamas/73285789007/

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UNICEF convoy hit by gunfire as it tries to deliver aid in Gaza, 9 days after fatal attack [View all] David__77 Apr 11 OP

Even if they allow aid trucks in..... TheRealNorth Apr 11 #1

you don't say Tetrachloride Apr 11 #4

I don't know PatSeg Apr 11 #8

Damned Humanitarians are a real thrreat and should be deported back to Humanitaria. Ping Tung Apr 11 #2

The UNICEF convoy was caught in crossfire. maxsolomon Apr 11 #7

The comment was sarcasm PatSeg Apr 11 #9

I was responding to it as such. maxsolomon Apr 11 #12

Ah, I see PatSeg Apr 11 #22

Remember, according to some sarisataka Apr 11 #10

What does Hamas have to do with the IDF attacking a UNICEF convoy? obamanut2012 Apr 11 #11

Again, the IDF did not specfically attack the convoy: maxsolomon Apr 11 #14

Sometimes people shoot toward things to hit them. David__77 Apr 11 #24

Lol. AloeVera Apr 11 #26

There is zero independent press multigraincracker Apr 11 #28

"Gunfire broke out" sarisataka Apr 11 #15

You need sarcasm thingy. Butterflylady Apr 11 #17

I guess I overestimated some people's capacity for recognizing the obvious. Ping Tung Apr 11 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author maxsolomon Apr 11 #25

How can Israel get every single Palestinian out of Gaza when they are being given food? lark Apr 11 #3

Goal enid602 Apr 11 #27

Exactly and so sadly right. n.t. lark Apr 12 #31

Netanyahu's revenge democrank Apr 11 #5

Why doesn't the US push for a condemnation resolution at the UN? WarGamer Apr 11 #6

It's not a bug , its a feature Mr. Sparkle Apr 11 #13

Seems like this is what the plan is Bettie Apr 11 #16

The west is moving the goalposts for its ignored genocide candidates. jaxexpat Apr 11 #21

Its almost like being in a war zone Mountainguy Apr 11 #18

It's Netanyahu Butterflylady Apr 11 #20

Is Israel making Gaza into a ghetto not unlike the ones that the Nazis had in Poland? Botany Apr 11 #23

Done been. Iggo Apr 11 #30

They can't help it. We made them do it. (n/t) Iggo Apr 11 #29