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U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes 

The United Nations is significantly reducing its international work force in Gaza as a result of Israeli strikes, one of which hit a U.N. compound. The U.S. will reduce its workforce by about one-third in what will be its first drawdown since the start of the Israeli-Hamas war in 2023. Over 280 U.N. staff members have been killed since the war began in Gaza. Local Palestinian U.N. members will still remain in Gaza to continue humanitarian work. The U.N. alleges that Israel has targeted its compounds multiple times across Gaza. Additionally, Israel has prevented all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza since March 2. 

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/world/middleeast/un-workers-gaza-israel.html