Why the high-profile killing of a famous aid group’s volunteers could be a turning point for how Israel treats Gaza relief

Why the high-profile killing of a famous aid group’s volunteers could be a turning point for how Israel treats Gaza relief

WASHINGTON (JTA) — In the three days since an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers in Gaza, the prime minister has said he “deeply regrets” the incident, the defense minister has expressed his “sorrow and condolences,” the chief of the military has said sorry for the “grave mistake” and the president has personally apologized to the founder of the aid organization. 

The contrition has included changes in policy: Following the bombing of trucks belonging to World Central Kitchen, Israel vowed to investigate the incident and created a channel for aid…

Continue Reading


News Source: www.jta.org


Posted

in

by

Tags: