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Story summary
- On March 6, 2026, Israel's military confirmed that a naval "firing component" accidentally struck a UN fuel truck in Gaza on March 5, causing minor damage but no injuries.
- Jorge Moreira da Silva, Executive Director of UNOPS, emphasized the risks to humanitarian teams and urged a thorough investigation.
- The Israeli military attributed the incident to a deviation during defensive operations but did not specify the munitions used or the intended target.
- The truck was headed to the Kerem Shalom crossing, with its movements pre-coordinated with Israeli authorities.
