‘Utterly unacceptable’: Norway denounces attack on UN workers in Gaza
LONDON (AA) – Norway has strongly condemned a recent attack on humanitarian workers in Gaza, expressing deep concern over the rising dangers faced by aid personnel in the conflict-stricken region.
In a statement, Norwegian Minister for International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim described the incident, where a clearly marked UN vehicle was directly hit by gunfire while approaching an Israeli checkpoint, as “utterly unacceptable.”
The vehicle, which was carrying staff from the World Food Program (WFP), had reportedly received multiple clearances from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) before being targeted.
“I am shocked that a clearly marked UN vehicle was directly hit by gunfire while approaching an Israeli checkpoint,” Tvinnereim said.
“Gaza is the most dangerous place in the world for humanitarian workers. It is utterly unacceptable that humanitarians, yet again, are targeted while providing lifesaving assistance to civilians. International humanitarian law must be respected, always and everywhere. This incident should immediately be investigated,” she added.
Israel has killed more than 40,600 Palestinians, mostly women and children, in Gaza since October 7 last year.
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