Tragedy Strikes: Bulgarian UN Worker Killed in Gaza

A Bulgarian national working for the United Nations has died in Gaza, according to Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry. The incident is under investigation, with ties to an Israeli airstrike, as tensions escalate in Gaza. Further details will be released after the investigation concludes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-03-2025 22:09 IST | Created: 19-03-2025 22:09 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Bulgarian UN Worker Killed in Gaza
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In an unfolding tragedy, a Bulgarian national employed by the United Nations lost their life in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. This information was confirmed by Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry, who are currently awaiting more details pending an ongoing investigation.

The death incident coincides with reports from the Gaza health ministry claiming a foreign worker was killed during an Israeli airstrike that targeted a UN headquarters in the heart of Gaza City. However, there is no definitive confirmation connecting the events at this time, leaving uncertainties regarding the airstrike's full impact.

As these events unravel, the Israeli military has intensified its operations in the region, amplifying their airstrikes and issuing new directives for civilians to evacuate conflict zones, which heightens concerns over escalating hostilities in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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