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2 Apr 2024


NextImg:Netanyahu apologizes for airstrike that killed American, 6 other aid workers in Gaza: ‘It happens in war’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday apologized for what he described as an “unintentional” airstrike that killed a dual US-Canada citizen and six other aid workers as they were delivering food in Gaza.

Speaking in Hebrew in a video message released on X, Netanyahu said: “Unfortunately, in the last day there was a tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza Strip.”

“It happens in war, we check it to the end, we are in contact with the governments, and we will do everything so that this thing does not happen again,” he added.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video message Tuesday that IDF forces “unintentionally” struck and killed seven aid workers in Gaza. @IsraeliPM_heb/X
A three-car convoy carrying workers with World Central Kitchen was struck by an Israeli missile in Northern Gaza. MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

An Israeli missile killed six staffers of the World Central Kitchen charity and their Palestinian driver as they were traveling in a three-car convoy after delivering more than 100 tons of food in northern Gaza.

The non-profit organization claimed that its workers were struck despite the convoy coordinating its movements with the Israeli forces.

World Central Kitchen CEO Erin Gore said in a statement she was “appalled” but what she called “a targeted attack by the IDF,” which she labeled “unforgivable.”

The victims also included citizens of Britain, Australia, and Poland, according to Spanish celebrity chef José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen.

Andrés lashed out at the Israeli government in his statement announcing the deaths of his workers.

Speaking of the deadly airstrike that killed innocent people, Netanyahu said “it happens in war.” AP
World Central Kitchen’s CEO said its convoy had coordinated its movements in Gaza with the Israeli military. ZUMAPRESS.com
A dual US-Canada citizen was among the seven aid workers killed in the attack. REUTERS
The aid workers were killed after delivering more than 100 tons of food to a warehouse. Getty Images

“The Israeli government needs to stop this indiscriminate killing,” he said. “It needs to stop restricting humanitarian aid, stop killing civilians and aid workers, and stop using food as a weapon.”

World leaders have been weighing in on the tragedy, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese demanding “full accountability” for the death of Australian WCK worker identified as Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom.

The White House said it was “heartbroken and deeply troubled by the airstrike” — and also called on Israel to “swiftly investigate what happened.” 

The victims included citizens of the US, Poland, Australia and the UK. AFP via Getty Images
People gather around the bodies of World Central Kitchen workers at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip. AFP via Getty Images

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “shocked and saddened,” adding “clearly there are questions that need to be answered.”

World Central Kitchen said it was suspending its operations in Gaza immediately – a decision that comes at a crucial time, with Northern Gaza said to be on the brink of famine.

With Post wires