Charity questions credibility of Israeli inquiry findings on killing of aid workers

The World Central Kitchen aid organisation has urged for an impartial inquiry into the deaths of seven of its personnel due to Israeli drone strikes in Gaza.

This request follows the acceptance by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of ‘serious mistake’ resulting in the unintended targeting and killing of individuals affiliated with the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK).

An inquiry by the Israeli military led to two senior officers being dismissed and three others being reprimanded for their involvement in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers, who were on a food delivery mission.

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However, the CEO of the humanitarian organisation (World Central Kitchen) stated that the Israeli military lacks credibility in investigating its own shortcomings in Gaza.

In a statement, Erin Gore said, “The IDF's apologies for the deaths of our colleagues offer little comfort. This fails to bring comfort to the families of the victims and the community of WCK."

Earlier on Friday the Israeli military stated that these individuals had mishandled crucial information and carried out "serious violations of commands". This development comes as Israel is facing the accusation of deliberately targeting civilians in its war against the Hamas militant group in the city of Gaza.

The military spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, reportedly said, “It’s a tragedy."

“It’s a serious event that we are responsible for and it shouldn’t have happened and we will make sure that it won’t happen again," Hagari added.

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The relationship between Biden and Netanyahu is tense after World Central Kitchen's seven aid workers, including one American, were killed on Monday (Apr 1) by Israeli strikes.

Following the call between Biden and Netanyahu on Thursday ( April 4),White House termed the Israeli strikes “unacceptable” and said thatBiden "made clear that US policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps.”

Australia to appoint special adviser to probe airstrike

Australia's government said on Saturday (April 6) it would appoint a special adviser to work with Israel to ensure full confidencein investigations into an airstrike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers including an Australian.

"The government will appoint a special adviser who we have requested the Israelis work with so we can be advised about the appropriateness of the process," Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a televised media conference in Adelaide.

"We want to have full confidence in the transparency and accountability of any investigation and we will continue to work to achieve that."

UN rights council demands 'cease the sale' of arms to Israel

UN Human Rights Council on Friday (Apr 5) passed a resolution demanding "cease the sale, transfer and diversion of arms, munitions and other military equipment to Israel... to prevent further violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights."

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The resolution received support from 28 out of the 47 member states of the UN Human Rights Council. Whereas, six voted against it and 13 countries abstained.The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body that is tasked with safeguarding human rights worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies)

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