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World Food Programme condemns shooting of clearly marked convoy near Wadi Gaza checkpoint
Summary
The United Nations World Food Programme said a clearly marked WFP convoy of three vehicles carrying eight staff was shot at near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint on Sunday, leaving vehicles immobilized; WFP said staff had received the necessary clearances and called for respect for international humanitarian law and safe passage of aid.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) condemned an incident on Sunday in which a clearly marked WFP convoy was shot at by Israeli forces near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint, a WFP spokesperson said. The convoy, the spokesperson said, consisted of three vehicles carrying eight staff members and was left immobilized; no staff members were injured.
The WFP spokesperson said the convoy had received all necessary clearances from Israeli authorities before the movement. “WFP strongly condemned the incident that took place on Sunday when a clearly marked WFP convoy was shot at by Israeli forces near the Wadi Gaza checkpoint, putting staff lives and tremendous risk and leaving the vehicles immobilized,” the spokesperson said. The WFP added that the episode must have been a “horrifying encounter” for its colleagues.
In a separate statement during the same remarks, the WFP spokesperson urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians and allow safe passage of humanitarian aid into and throughout Gaza. “The World Food Programme urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians, and allow safe passage of humanitarian aid into and throughout Gaza,” the spokesperson said.
The WFP account provided specific operational details—three vehicles, eight staff, no injuries, and prior clearances—from the organization’s own statement; no additional authorities or independent confirmations were cited in the transcript. The incident as described raises concerns about the safety of humanitarian personnel and the ability of aid agencies to deliver supplies into Gaza when movements have, according to WFP, been cleared beforehand.
The WFP did not provide a specific date beyond “Sunday” in the transcript excerpt, and no further follow-up or formal investigation findings were recorded in the provided remarks. The WFP spokesperson’s comments serve as the organization’s public condemnation and appeal for unimpeded humanitarian access.
