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The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a pause in the movement of its employees in the Gaza Strip “until further notice” after one of its vehicles was hit by gunfire just metres from an Israeli-controlled checkpoint.

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric blamed Israel for the attack, telling reporters in New York that the “clearly marked” humanitarian vehicle was “struck 10 times” by Israeli gunfire, including with bullets targeting front windows.

Five of the bullets were on the driver’s side and some on the windscreen.

Dujarric said the convoy’s movements had been coordinated with the Israeli military and it had clearance to approach.

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[-] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 25 points 4 months ago

Yes it is very disappointing. I believe the bot is actively harmful and have raised concerns through the proper channels only to be told they are not open to removing the bot at all. No reason given as to why the option should be off the table. Just have to hope that people see the downvotes and hesitate to take the ratings at face value.

[-] Five@slrpnk.net 25 points 4 months ago

The !news team has recently changed course and opted out of the bot. AFAIK it will still operate in !world and !politics, but I want to share the news and thank everyone who has given feedback, downvoted, and protested the bot. This isn't over, but I feel we've reached an inflection point.

[-] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 4 months ago

Yeah its hard to argue for it after thinking for 5 seconds. If there was such a thing as an objective fact check, then we would be enjoying world peace. But there isnt, so stop running a bot that pretends to be. Weird centralized authority fascism bullshit.

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Oh they just waiting until it's not just mbfc, so ignored everything about it's issues. At least a start

[-] wurzelgummidge@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago

Rule3: Sources that have a Low or Very Low factual reporting rating or MBFC Credibility Rating may be removed.

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[-] Keeponstalin@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

They remove some sources that are rated mixed by MBFC, like Mondoweiss, without explanation

[-] goferking0@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 4 months ago

It's okay though cause government USA government propaganda news are fine because they are ranked high enough...

[-] Keeponstalin@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago

NY Times is rated as highly factual by MBFC, surely they would never propagate unsubstantiated Israeli propaganda

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