World Central Kitchen calls for independent investigation into aid worker killings
World Central Kitchen (WCK) has released a statement calling for an “independent, third-party investigation” into attacks that killed seven of its staff.
“This was a military attack that involved multiple strikes and targeted three WCK vehicles,” the statement said.
“An independent investigation is the only way to determine the truth of what happened, ensure transparency and accountability for those responsible, and prevent future attacks on humanitarian aid workers,” the statement added.
Spoke last night with @chefjoseandres.
I conveyed the #Cyprus Government’s deepest condolences for the tragic loss of 7 fearless heroes of humanity who were helping people on the ground.
Dear José, we are in mourning with you.
We are closely working with the World Central…
— Constantinos Kombos (@ckombos) April 4, 2024
Poland PM says Israel should pay damages for killing of aid worker
Donald Tusk also said that Israel should apologise for the killing of Damian Sobol in Gaza and provide full information about what happened. “We will expect … an immediate explanation of the circumstances and compensation for the victims’ relatives,” the prime minister told a news conference.
Sobol, 35, was one of seven World Central Kitchen staff members killed by Israeli strikes late on Monday, in an attack that was condemned worldwide.
Poland condemns ‘outrageous’ remarks by Israeli envoy over aid worker’s killing
Polish President Andrzej Duda has denounced “outrageous” comments by the Israeli ambassador to Warsaw over the death of a Polish aid worker in an Israeli strike in Gaza. Israeli ambassador Yacov Livne gave an interview on Wednesday in which he stopped short of apologising for the killing despite being repeatedly asked to do so.
Duda called his remarks “not very fortunate, in short, outrageous”, adding “the ambassador is the biggest problem for the state of Israel in its relations with Poland”. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk added: “If the ambassador decides to make public appearances in our media, he should use this opportunity to offer a simple, human apology.”
Livne was summoned for talks on Friday at the Polish Foreign Ministry to discuss Israel’s “responsibility” for the aid worker’s death.
Also note, no one is asking for a ceasefire anymore, despite being ordered by the UNSC. All aid organizations have repeatedly stated a ceasefire is the only way to bring the necessary aid in. This latest attack proves it, yet all Western countries are asking for is find the scapegoat, avoiding the word ceasefire.
