UN Cuts Back Presence in Gaza Following Tank Strike Incident

The United Nations is scaling back its operations in the Gaza Strip following a tank strike on one of its compounds, believed to be caused by Israel. The incident led to the death of a UN staffer and injuries to five others, prompting a reassessment of their presence in the area.

The United Nations has announced its decision to scale back its operations in the Gaza Strip after a tank strike, reportedly by Israel, hit one of its compounds last week. The attack tragically resulted in the death of a staff member and injuries to five others.

Israel has denied responsibility for the explosion that took place on March 19 at the UN guesthouse in central Gaza. However, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric cited available information suggesting that an Israeli tank caused the strikes.

Despite the challenging conditions, the UN emphasizes that while it is reducing its footprint in the region, it is not abandoning Gaza. Soaring humanitarian needs continue to necessitate their presence, even as details about the impact of this decision remain undisclosed.

(With inputs from agencies.)