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2025-04-25 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

IDF acknowledges it accidentally shelled UN facility, killing staff member in Gaza last month

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Posted by trailing wife 2025-04-25 2025-04-25 03:28|| || Front Page|| [143 views ] Top

#1 "We express our deep sorrow for the loss and send our condolences to the family," the military says.

How about a fine of 1 (one) NIS for the tank commander?

Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-04-25 10:39|| 2025-04-25 10:39|| Front Page Top

#2 The investigation has found that the building was not identified by the tank crew as belonging to the UN.

Then its a "Oopsie!" in a war theater. The original Geneva required that sanctuary buildings be clearly and unequivocally marked to avoid such mishaps. Just because the UN doesn't want its buildings shelled is not enough.

Posted by magpie 2025-04-25 13:24|| 2025-04-25 13:24|| Front Page Top

#3 ... UN guesthouse ...

and who was guesting?

Posted by Mercutio 2025-04-25 14:21|| 2025-04-25 14:21|| Front Page Top

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