Israeli army’s report on the triple aerial bombardment that resulted in the deaths of seven members of World Central Kitchen (WCK), an NGO founded by Spanish chef José Andrés, does not provide many answers. The attack was attributed to “misidentification,” with no further details given. Despite this, Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi acknowledged that the attack was a failure due to mistaken identification, and it should not have happened.
The incident has sparked ongoing international condemnations, with many calling it a deadly bombing. Reports stated that three missiles targeted the vehicles carrying WCK workers despite their vehicles being clearly marked with their logo. The Israeli army had been informed of the route and timing of their distribution mission.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as tragic and unintentional, stating that it occurs in times of war. José Andrés responded to this statement in an article, urging Israel to open land routes for food and medicine and stop killing civilians and humanitarian workers.
The bodies of the seven victims, including three Britons, an Australian, a Pole, and a dual Canadian-American national, have been removed from Gaza. Joe Biden, the U.S. President, demanded a prompt investigation into the attack and expressed frustration with Israel’s methods in the conflict. The White House has called for a thorough and transparent investigation by Israel into the incident.
Despite strong rhetoric from some countries like Poland which lost one of its nationals in the attack and its ambassador facing criticism for his response, Israel continues to receive support from many other nations who view this incident as a mistake made during wartime.
