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Global condemnation after Israeli strike on Gaza aid workers

Countries demand explanation from Israel over killing of aid workers
MENA
24 min read
Israel war on Gaza Day 179: The death toll continues to climb in Gaza from Israel's indiscriminate and ruthless attacks, with seven foreign aid workers killed.

The United States and Britain led international criticism Tuesday of a deadly strike in the Gaza Strip that killed seven charity staff as they unloaded desperately needed aid brought by sea to the war-torn territory.

World Central Kitchen - one of two NGOs spearheading efforts to deliver aid by boat - said a "targeted Israeli strike" on Monday killed Australian, British, Palestinian, Polish and US-Canadian staff.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the strike was "unintentional". The Israeli army has vowed to hold an investigation and promised to "share our findings transparently".

The charity said it had coordinated its movements with the Israeli army and was travelling in vehicles branded with its logo.

It has paused its operations in Gaza.