In 2024, the number of worldwide aid workers killed reached ***, a figure that more than tripled since 2020. In 2024, the majority of deceased aid workers were murdered in Gaza, victims of strikes from Tsahal, Israel's armed forces. Moreover, according to the source, violence against aid workers increased in 21 countries in 2024 compared with the previous year, with government forces and affiliates being the most common perpetrators.
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