The United Nations will reduce its international staff in the Gaza Strip after an incident at one of its compounds last week, in which one staffer was killed and five others were wounded. About 30 of the 100 international staff currently in Gaza will be withdrawn for security and operational reasons. The UN remains committed to providing aid to civilians in Gaza. The UN compound that was attacked was well known to the parties involved in the conflict. Israel has denied responsibility for the explosion at the UN guesthouse.