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Israeli military dismisses two officers over strikes which killed aid workers

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A mishandling of critical information and violations of the army’s rules of engagement have been given as the reasons for dismissal.

The Israeli military has dismissed two of its officers over the drone strikes which killed seven aid workers.

Three Britons were among the World Central Kitchen workers who died in the strikes – John Chapman, 57, James “Jim” Henderson, 33, and James Kirby, 47. “These are the heroes of WCK. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission. Their smiles, laughter, and voices are forever embedded in our memories.” – Erin Gore, CEO. Read more:In a statement the charity said: “The IDF has acknowledged its responsibility and its fatal errors in the deadly attack on our convoy in Gaza. It is also taking disciplinary action against those in command and committed to other reforms.

Palestinians inspect a vehicle with the logo of the World Central Kitchen wrecked by an Israeli airstrike The Israeli forces did not associate the vehicles with WCK and, as a result of “a misidentification”, carried out the strikes. Israel had earlier announced it would open more land-based aid routes into Gaza, after pressure to address the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory from US President Joe Biden.

 

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