The versions of the facts vary. Anyway it happened early in the morning. Hundreds of people were waiting for the convoys with relief supplies. According to Israel, they stormed the trucks carrying aid and an Israeli army tank, after which the tank first fired a warning shot.
The Times of Israel writes that the Israeli army admits that a number of people were shot at. According to the army, no more than ten victims were killed. According to Israel, most of the victims died due to the jostling caused by the looting of the trucks with goods. Several people were reportedly run over by the trucks. “The incident is under investigation,” it said.
Ceasefire
“Life is flowing out of Gaza at an alarming rate,” said Martin Griffiths, United Nations emergency response coordinator. He was talking about the total death toll since October 7, which has already surpassed 30,000. He also reflected on the more than a hundred deaths that occurred on Thursday west of Gaza City. “Even after nearly five months of brutal hostilities, Gaza still has the capacity to shock us. I am shocked by the reported killings and injuries of hundreds of people during an aid transfer.”
UN Secretary-General Guterres said ahead of a regional summit taking place on the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that he was “shocked” by the events. “I am fully convinced that we need a humanitarian ceasefire, that we need the unconditional and immediate release of the hostages and that we need a Security Council that can achieve these objectives,” the UN chief said. .
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Responding to questions about the failure of a recent Security Council resolution seeking a ceasefire, Guterres said worsening geopolitical divisions “have transformed the veto into an effective tool to paralyze Security Council action. ”
France has also condemned the deadly events during the distribution of food aid in Gaza. “The shooting by Israeli soldiers at civilians trying to obtain food is unjustifiable,” said a press release from the French Foreign Ministry. A spokesperson added that “this tragic event” occurred at a time when “more and more Palestinian civilians are suffering from hunger and illness.”
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The Israeli army itself released images of the chaotic situation during the distribution of food aid. — © AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for an immediate ceasefire, saying the situation in Gaza is “terrible.” “Deep outrage at the images from Gaza where civilians are being targeted by Israeli soldiers. I strongly condemn these shootings and call for truth, justice and respect for international law,” Macron wrote on X.
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“The tragedy in northern Gaza only strengthens Belgium’s call for an immediate ceasefire,” Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib (MR) wrote on X. “Respect for international law is an absolute priority. Citizens must be protected,” it said.
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There were more than a hundred fatalities. — © AFP
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares called the events “unacceptable” and called for a ceasefire. France also believes that Israel’s action cannot be justified. “This tragic event occurs at a time when the humanitarian situation in Gaza is an absolute emergency, with an increasing and unbearable number of Palestinian civilians suffering from hunger and disease,” the Foreign Ministry said. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Unacceptable
Josep Borrell, the high representative for European foreign policy, said he was shocked by reports of “the new massacre of civilians in Gaza who were desperate for humanitarian aid.” “These deaths are completely unacceptable. Denying people food aid is a serious violation of international humanitarian law.”
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Egypt and Jordan called it a “flagrant violation of international law.” Turkey said Israel had committed “a new crime against humanity.” “The fact that Israel, which has sentenced Gazans to starvation, is this time targeting innocent civilians in a humanitarian aid queue shows that Israel is intent on deliberately and collectively destroying the Palestinian people,” the Foreign Ministry wrote. Affairs.
Colombia has suspended the purchase of weapons made by Israel. “While waiting for food, more than 100 Palestinians were murdered by Netanyahu. This is called genocide and is reminiscent of the Holocaust, even though world powers are reluctant to acknowledge it,” wrote left-wing President Gustavo Petro on X. “For this reason, Colombia is suspending all arms purchases from Israel.” The country is nevertheless one of the main suppliers of the Colombian security forces.