"Majdi Aslan was driving a truck for the WHO when the Israeli army killed him in Khan Younis. The convoy had its coordinated permit from the Israeli army to move, as per protocol."
"Raed Aslan stated that the truck was clearly marked with the WHO's logo and emphasized that no vehicle passes through without official coordination with the Israeli side."
"Dr. Fathi Lulu noted that the targeting of WHO employees will negatively impact the WHO's ability to coordinate medical evacuations in the future."
"Seven months into the so-called ceasefire, Israel continues to restrict the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza while killing civilians in airstrikes and border incidents on a daily basis."
On April 6, the Israeli army killed Majdi Aslan, a WHO driver, while he was transporting injured Palestinian patients from Gaza. The convoy had official permits and was clearly marked with WHO logos. The attack resulted in the return of 17 patients to Gaza hospitals. Raed Aslan, a WHO worker, emphasized the dangers faced by humanitarian workers. The ongoing conflict has led to severe restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza, with daily civilian casualties reported, including aid workers and journalists.
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