Israeli Fire Kills Two UNICEF-Contracted Water Truck Drivers in Northern Gaza
On the morning of April 17, 2026, two truck drivers contracted by UNICEF to deliver clean water were killed by Israeli fire at the Mansoura water filling point in northern Gaza. Two other individuals were injured in the attack, which occurred during a routine mission to supply Gaza City. UNICEF suspended operations at the site and demanded an investigation, citing a serious violation of international humanitarian law despite the fragile October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Casualties reported: 2