Saturday , November 23 2024

Joe Biden expresses grief over death of aid workers in Gaza, warns Israel

The war continues between Israel and Hamas. Seven aid workers of American NGO 'World Central Kitchen' were killed in an air strike in Gaza. The dead include Indian-origin woman Laljavmi Frankcom and an American citizen. US President Joe Biden has criticized Israel while expressing condolences over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza. He said that 'adequate steps have not been taken to protect the citizens.' Biden expressed outrage over the deadly attack in Gaza, saying, “He was delivering food to hungry people in the middle of war, he was brave and selfless, his death is a tragedy.”

'Responsibility must be fixed'

President Joe Biden said of the deaths of aid workers in the attack, “Israel has promised a full investigation into why the aid workers' car was attacked.” Biden said in his statement that the investigation should be swift, accountable and its results should be public.

'It is difficult to send humanitarian aid to Gaza'

The US President said, “What is even more sad is that this is not the first incident. This attack has been one of the most dangerous attacks. “Israel has left no way to provide aid to Gaza and that is why violence is taking place there.” .Gaza.” It is difficult to send humanitarian aid. Israel has not taken adequate steps to protect civilians. The US has repeatedly urged Israel to be compassionate towards its civilians.

Demand for fair investigation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also expressed concern over the death of aid workers in Gaza. Seven support staff at 'World Central Kitchen', including three British nationals, were killed in the attack. PM Sunak has stressed the need for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the incident.

condolences to the families

Earlier, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said in a press briefing that we express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the aid workers. Kirby stressed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israel Defense Forces have promised a “swift and thorough” investigation. We hope those findings will be made public and appropriate accountability will be held.