US urges Israel to hold accountable those responsible for WCK convoy attack

The United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austinhe asked his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Galantein a telephone conversation they had last night, that the investigation into the attack on the NGO’s humanitarian convoy World Central Cuisine (WCK) be “fast and transparent“so that those responsible”Be responsible”.

The Israeli attack, on the night of Monday to Tuesday, against the humanitarian convoy of the organization founded by the Spanish chef José Andrésshocked the international community after the deaths of seven aid workers.

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He Israeli army published this Wednesday its first preliminary report in which it concluded that this attack did not have the “intention to harm humanitarian workers”And that was due to a“incorrect identification”.

And he insisted that a “independent entity will investigate the incident thoroughly”, more precise investigations that will be concluded in the coming days.

Despite this, Austin told the Israeli Defense Minister that after this latest tragedy, they must take “immediate measures” for “protect civilians and humanitarian workers”And don’t repeat“failures in coordination”of the delivery of humanitarian aid.

In this sense, Gallant promised the Pentagon its commitment to continue working with countries and organizations to “ease”the distribution of humanitarian aid.

“We are studying a series of measures to expand the flow and distribution of aid in GazaGalante added.

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The US Secretary of Defense told Gallant that this latest attack reminds us once again of the importance of ensuring the evacuation of Palestinian civilians who are in RafaYes, finally Israel launches its military operation against this city.

Israel has been warning for months that it will enter the city of Rafah, where more than a million Gazans live in overcrowded conditions, because it guarantees that there are still four battalions of soldiers there. Hamas.

Gallant expressed his gratitude to Austin and the US administration. U.S for your strong support and partnership.

Source: Elcomercio

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