Indian UN staffer Col Anil Kale killed in Gaza, ‘first international casualty’ in Israel-Hamas war

May 14, 2024

New Delhi May 14 (ANI): A former Indian Army officer working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage on. The incident took place when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah. The deceased retired Indian army officer was identified as Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale. The identity of Kale was revealed by UN Secretary-General Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq issuing a statement. UN condemns all the attacks and has called for a full investigation and sent condolences to the family members. As per BBC, The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said that the vehicle was struck in an active combat zone. The vehicle route in which the UN staffers were travelling was not been made aware to them