Seven international aid workers were killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza. Reuters reported on Tuesday that the attack took place on Monday.
Among the dead are citizens of Australia, Britain and Poland. Others are Palestinians and dual citizens of the United States and Canada. They were traveling in two vehicles bearing the World Central Kitchen logo.
The World Central Kitchen said they were leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse after unloading more than 100 tons of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza by sea. Despite coordination with the Israeli Defense Forces, their fleet was attacked at the time.
Erin Gore, chief executive of World Central Kitchen, said: 'This is not just an attack on the WCK, it is an attack on a humanitarian organization that is witnessing the most dire situations where food is being used as a weapon of war. This is unforgivable.'
The Israeli military said it was conducting a thorough review at the highest level to understand the tragic incident and that the matter would be investigated by 'an independent, professional and expert body'.