UN Worker Killed, Several Injured in Gaza Airstrike amidst Renewed Conflict

A recent surge in Israeli air strikes on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinians and one UN worker, with several others injured in an explosion at a UN compound in Deir al-Balah. The UN has called for an investigation into the incident, which it claims was not caused by its operations, while Israel's military denied responsibility for the blast, asserting that their actions did not target UN facilities. UNOPS chief Jorge Moreira da Silva emphasized the need for protection of humanitarian premises under international law, expressing shock over the incident. The Israeli government expressed sorrow over the death of the UN worker, a Bulgarian citizen, amid ongoing military operations in the region. As the situation escalates, the UN is working to clarify the nature of the explosion, which has drawn international condemnation. The recent violence marks one of the deadliest phases since a January truce between Israel and Hamas.