IDF Confirms Tank Fire Killed UN Worker in Gaza

The Israeli military has acknowledged that one of its tanks was responsible for the March 19 strike on a United Nations facility in central Gaza, reversing previous denials of involvement. The attack killed a UN worker and injured others, with the IDF stating the building was not identified as a UN facility and was targeted due to suspected enemy presence. Following an internal investigation, the findings were presented to both the Israeli chief of staff and UN representatives, and the IDF expressed deep regret and condolences for the incident. The UN had asserted the compound was well known to both sides, emphasizing that such strikes on UN sites violate international law. The IDF has committed to completing a thorough review of the incident and sharing full findings with the UN to prevent similar events in the future. This marks the second time in a week the Israeli military has reversed its initial account after an internal probe into deadly incidents in Gaza.