UNICEF says Israeli fire kills two Gaza water truck drivers - Reuters

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April 18, 2026
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UNICEF reported that Israeli fire killed two Gaza water truck drivers.

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UNICEF reported that Israeli fire killed two water truck drivers in Gaza. These drivers were delivering essential water supplies to the population in the war-torn region. The incident highlights the extreme dangers faced by humanitarian aid workers operating in Gaza. Their deaths could further exacerbate the critical water shortage and humanitarian crisis affecting civilians.

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