The United Nations announced a reduction of one-third of its international workers in Gaza following repeated Israeli strikes on its facilities, with Secretary General António Guterres stating the decision was difficult amid escalating humanitarian needs and Israeli attacks killing hundreds of Palestinians. Despite the drawdown, the U.N. remains committed to providing essential aid in Gaza, where at least 280 staff members have been killed during the conflict, and is calling for an independent investigation into the recent Israeli tank shell attack on a U.N. compound, which resulted in one death and six injuries.
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