The United Nations has announced plans to scale back its operations in the Gaza Strip following an Israeli tank strike that occurred last week, resulting in the death of one staff member and injuries to five others. Israel has refuted claims of responsibility for the explosion that took place on March 19 at the UN guesthouse in central Gaza.
In a statement released on Monday, UN Secretary-General spokesman Stéphane Dujarric indicated that, according to the information available, the incident was attributed to an Israeli tank. He noted that the UN has made the challenging decision to reduce its presence in Gaza, despite the increasing humanitarian needs. While he confirmed that the UN is not withdrawing entirely from Gaza, he did not provide specific details regarding the implications of this decision.
