In Gaza, seven members of the Spanish NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK), founded by renowned chef José Andrés, were tragically killed in a triple aerial bombardment. The Israeli army’s preliminary report has left many uncertainties, attributing the attack to “misidentification” without providing further details. Despite this incident sparking international condemnation and calls for accountability, Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi acknowledged that the attack was unintentional and a result of mistaken identification in complex conditions.
The bodies of the victims, including three Britons, an Australian, a Pole, and a dual Canadian-American citizen, were removed from Gaza. President Joe Biden expressed frustration with Israel’s actions and demanded a thorough investigation into the attack. The United States continues to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza but expects Israel to protect civilians and aid workers. Poland also lost a national in the attack, prompting Prime Minister Donald Tusk to address Netanyahu and the Israeli ambassador in Warsaw. Tusk reproached them for testing Poland’s solidarity with Israel and denounced anti-Semitism.
The incident has generated anger and calls for accountability as people demand justice for those who have lost their lives due to this tragic mistake. The White House is waiting for the results of the Israeli investigation before considering additional measures to hold Israel accountable for its actions in the conflict while ensuring continued support from countries worldwide.
