Philippe Lazzarini, the head of UNRWA, the main U.N. group supporting Palestinians in Gaza, said that on Sunday Israel shot at the convoy near an Israeli military checkpoint, and that five bullets pierced the clearly marked armored U.N. vehicle.
Israeli military orders evacuation of part of the humanitarian zone in Gaza
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The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, called for an independent investigation and “accountability for the blatant disregard of humanitarian workers.” He also said Israel this week denied him entry to Gaza for a second time.
Hamas says cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'
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