EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned the reported Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen in the Gaza strip overnight, calling for an inquiry.
“I condemn the attack and urge an investigation. Despite all the demands to protect civilians and humanitarian workers, we see new innocent casualties,” Borrell posts on X, adding that the incident further strengthens the need for an immediate ceasefire.
Borrell called for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, full access to humanitarian aid, and enhanced protection for civilians.
US-based aid group World Central Kitchen confirmed that seven of its team members were killed in a targeted attack by the Israeli military tanks and warplanes.
The organization called on Israel to stop “this indiscriminate killing” in Gaza.
It further stressed that among the victims were citizens “from Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, a citizen holding dual American and Canadian citizenship, and a Palestinian.”
Since the start of the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip on October 7, the organization has actively participated in relief operations, involving in distributing food meals to civilians in the Strip.
Source: WAFA
