India has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), an Indian national serving with the United Nations in Gaza. Kale was killed on Monday when his vehicle came under attack in the Rafah region of Gaza. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that India’s Permanent Mission to the U.N. in New York, as well as its missions in Tel Aviv and Ramallah, are providing full assistance in repatriating Kale’s mortal remains to India. The MEA has also extended its heartfelt condolences to Kale’s family and loved ones. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.