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A vicious attack on a United Nations vehicle in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip has once again exacerbated the already volatile situation in Gaza. This bloody incident not only caused a strong repercussion in the international community, but also brought endless fear and anxiety to the people who were already walking on thin ice in this land.
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According to the latest news, in this attack, 46-year-old former Indian Army Colonel Kalai unfortunately died. According to the information, Colonel Kalai retired from the Indian Army in 2022 and was involved in intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism work. After retiring from the army, he transitioned to become a United Nations Security Coordinator, where he had worked for only a few weeks before his death. At the time of the incident, he and his colleagues were assigned to the European Hospital in Rafah, but on the way, the vehicle was attacked, killing Kale on the spot and seriously injuring the other.
The Hindustan Times reported that although the vehicle at the scene of the accident was reduced to rubble, footage from before the attack showed that the United Nations logo on the vehicle was clearly visible. It is worth noting that this is the first time since the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that a foreign UN staff member has been tragically killed in the Gaza Strip. This has undoubtedly aroused strong indignation and widespread concern in the international community over the incident.
Although no organization has yet claimed responsibility, the United Nations has called for a thorough investigation into the matter and vowed to punish the perpetrators. The Israeli government has also stated that it will launch an independent investigation to restore the truth.
It is said that the relevant departments of India have extended their deep condolences to the family of Kale's death and promised to fully assist in handling the follow-up matters. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made no statement on the matter, and his silence is undoubtedly incomprehensible.
At the same time, the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and NATO have all remained silent, in stark contrast to the fierce reaction of Western countries when the convoy of the "Central Kitchen of the World" charity was attacked by Israeli air strikes in Gaza a few months ago. You know, the Israeli airstrike in early April resulted in the death of seven people from the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States and Canada, and other countries, when Western countries condemned and strongly demanded that Israel investigate the incident thoroughly.
The current experience of UN personnel in Gaza will undoubtedly bring greater pressure on international public opinion on Israel. And the tragic death of Kalai underscores the chaos in Gaza – where are the tens of millions of civilians in Gaza after the United Nations staff convoy was attacked?
Carlis, after all, a United Nations staff member, shows that the attack was a blatant provocation to the United Nations. If the perpetrators are not thoroughly investigated and severely punished, the face of the United Nations will be lost. More importantly, if even United Nations staff are not guaranteed security, how can other international relief organizations enter Gaza to carry out their work? This is nothing short of adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
For India, Kalai's death is no small matter and is likely to provoke strong repercussions at home. In the current tense electoral atmosphere, the silence of the Modi government may cause discontent and doubts among the public. Looking back at the previous attack on the "World Central Kitchen", even though Western countries have voiced condemnation and exerted pressure, their domestic people still expressed strong dissatisfaction. If the Modi government does nothing about Kale's death, it will undoubtedly take a major toll on its international image.
Finally, this incident could exacerbate Israel's isolation in the international community. Its military operation in Gaza has been controversial, and the tragic events in Kalai are likely to further galvanize international condemnation of Israel. Even the United States behind it will face greater international pressure.
We also hope that peace talks in the Gaza Strip will begin at an early date so that the fighting will subside as soon as possible. May the international community work together to advance the peace process and bring lasting peace to the region and the world at large.
Shingen Reference:
Huanqiu.com2024-05-16 15:21 - Indian media: Indian former military officer killed in attack in Gaza, working for the United Nations for only a few weeks
China Youth Network2024-04-03 07:33——The death of seven staff members of the "World Central Kitchen" in Gaza has drawn condemnation from many parties, and the United States has responded