The Israeli military on Tuesday published footage showing Hamas operatives firing a mortar round at a United Nations convoy in central Gaza.
Today, during a @UNICEF aid mission meant to reunite children with their families, Hamas fired a projectile at the aid convoy.
— COGAT (@cogatonline) June 25, 2024
There were no injuries to international aid workers or @IDF soldiers in the attack.
Despite our attempts to increase humanitarian aid and activities… pic.twitter.com/lXkfxFTpyr
The incident occurred when IDF forces were escorting a UNICEF detachment tasked with transporting Palestinian children to their families in the southern part of the coastal enclave.
"During the coordinated activity, the Hamas terrorist organization fired a projectile at the humanitarian route near the UNICEF aid convoy and IDF soldiers securing the area," a statement read.
The munition can be seen detonating near a U.N. vehicle.
A spokesperson confirmed that no one was injured in the attack, and the entourage arrived safely at their intended destination.
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