Key facts
- An Israeli air strike damaged a vehicle near an MSF bus in Gaza City.
- One MSF staff member was wounded.
- The MSF bus was carrying 10 humanitarian workers at the time of the strike.
- MSF stated the bus was clearly marked with its emblem.
- MSF accused Israeli forces of disregarding the safety of humanitarian and medical personnel.
An Israeli air strike in Gaza City damaged a vehicle two meters away from a bus belonging to Doctors Without Borders (MSF), wounding one staff member. The bus was carrying 10 humanitarian workers at the time of the incident on Sunday. MSF stated that the bus was clearly marked with its emblem and accused Israeli forces of showing a "blatant disregard for the safety of humanitarian and medical personnel." The organization reiterated that no location in the Gaza Strip is safe and called for the protection of civilians, healthcare workers, and humanitarian personnel. The incident occurs amid ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, with humanitarian organizations repeatedly warning about the risks faced by aid workers and medical staff.