Current location:world >>
Bodies of foreign aid workers transferred to Egypt from Gaza
world334People have gathered around
IntroductionBodies of the six foreign aid workers, who were killed in an Israeli strike, have been transferred t ...
Bodies of the six foreign aid workers, who were killed in an Israeli strike, have been transferred to Egypt via the Rafah crossing for repatriation, the General Administration for Crossings and Borders in Gaza said Wednesday in a statement.
"Bodies of the six foreign workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization were taken to the Egyptian side in preparation for their return to their countries," the statement said.
Meanwhile, Herzi Halevi, the Israeli chief of the general staff, said in a statement on social media platform X, "we have completed the initial investigation into the circumstances of this incident, and I say clearly that the employees were not deliberately targeted."
"The tragic incident occurred due to the mistaken identification of their identities amid extremely complex circumstances during the nighttime hours and a war, and it should not have happened," he said.
He noted that the Israeli army is working closely with the WCK and highly appreciates its important work, adding "we will continue to work to protect international organizations involved in distributing humanitarian aid."
According to the Hamas media office in Gaza, the workers, of different nationalities, were killed after "two cars were targeted while they were traveling on the sea road west of Deir al-Balah" in central Gaza, as they were on the way to receive aid arriving from the port of Cyprus via sea route.
In a statement, the WCK said the seven staff members were from Palestine, Australia, Poland, Britain, and a dual-citizen of Canada and the United States.
The aid group noted the targeted team "was traveling in a demilitarized zone in two armored cars bearing the organization's logo."
The team was hit while leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse after unloading more than 100 tons of food aid there despite coordinating movements with the Israel Defense Forces, the WCK added.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Culture Chronicles news portal”。http://djibouti.carpetcleaningepping.com/html-58d599867.html
Related articles
With Djokovic awaiting the winner, Murray trails Hanfmann at rain
worldGENEVA (AP) — Needing a win to face Novak Djokovic next at the Geneva Open, Andy Murray was saved by ...
【world】
Read moreBrussels warns it WON'T let The Netherlands opt out of EU rules and bring in its 'strictest
worldThe European Commission has warned that the Netherlands 'cannot opt out of EU legislation' and bring ...
【world】
Read moreThe latest hot spot for illegal border crossings is San Diego. But routes change quickly
worldJACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — On many nights, hundreds of migrants squeeze through poles in a b ...
【world】
Read more
Popular articles
- Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad
- Mass poisoning at high
- Vermont to grant professional licenses, regardless of immigration status, to ease labor shortage
- Hezbollah introduces new weapons and tactics against Israel as war in Gaza drags on
- Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
- Funeral set for Roger Fortson, the Black US Air Force member killed in his home by Florida deputy
Latest articles
LINKS
- North Dakota state rep found guilty of misdemeanor charge tied to budget votes and building
- Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule
- Berkshire Hathaway event gives good view of Warren Buffett's successor
- Milwaukee election leader ousted 6 months before election in presidential swing state
- With college football drama behind him, Devontez Walker eager to show his talent with Baltimore
- Los Angeles hotel famous for Pretty Woman goes Back To The Future
- Coach Amorim vows to stay with Sporting Lisbon after winning another Portuguese league
- Nutrition experts add traffic light health labels to famous food paintings
- Nigerian journalist's arrest last week triggers criticism of worsening press freedoms
- The UN says there's 'full