Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have sparked international outrage and condemnation after at least seven aid workers were killed in the attacks. Among the casualties were citizens from the US, Canada, Australia, Poland, and the UK, leading to a temporary halt in operations by the charity World Central Kitchen, founded by renowned chef José Andrés.
Israel has claimed that the airstrikes were accidental and has promised to investigate the incident, while the U.N. has reported that over 180 humanitarian workers have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The US had been working on a sea route for food aid to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the population is facing the threat of starvation.
The attacks on aid workers have exposed the indiscriminate bombing in Gaza, with Israel pointing fingers at Hamas militants for civilian casualties. José Andrés has called for Israel to open land crossings for aid and to cease killing civilians. Meanwhile, the international community has raised concerns over Israel’s legislative move to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in the country, emphasizing the importance of a free and diverse media landscape.
In a separate incident, Iran has warned Israel over an airstrike that targeted Iran’s consulate in Syria, resulting in the deaths of 12 individuals, including two Iranian generals. The US military believes Israel was responsible for the strike, prompting Iran to vow a response to the attack.
Amidst growing tensions, Israel’s military chief has acknowledged that the deadly airstrike on aid workers was a result of ‘misidentification’ and expressed remorse over the incident. Australia’s Prime Minister has demanded ‘full transparency’ in the investigation into the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza, while Canada and other countries plan to issue a formal diplomatic rebuke to Israel over the attacks.
The United Nations has called for the protection of humanitarian workers in Gaza and expressed deep concern over the killing of aid workers in the region. With the conflict showing no signs of abating, the international community is closely monitoring the situation and advocating for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
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