The funeral of British aid worker James Kirby has taken place today at St Mary Redcliffe Church in Bristol. Mr Kirby, 47, was one of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers killed in an Israeli drone attack in Gaza in April. His cousin Adam McGuire read a family tribute during the service, saying: “James’ decision to venture to Gaza, driven by his innate desire to help others, exemplified his selflessness and courage.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
2 Israeli Officers Are Dismissed , Over Drone Strikes on Aid Workers in Gaza.
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed
by Israel's airstrikes in Gaza on April 1, AP reports. .
The strikes were condemned by some of the nation's
closest allies, including President Joe Biden.
The strikes were condemned by some of the nation's
closest allies, including President Joe Biden.
Israel has not done enough to protect
aid workers trying to deliver
desperately needed help to civilians, President Joe Biden, via statement.
The United States has repeatedly
urged Israel to deconflict their
military operations against Hamas
with humanitarian operations, in
order to avoid civilian casualties, President Joe Biden, via statement.
On April 5, the Israeli military announced
that two officers in connection with
the incident have been dismissed. .
Three other officers have been reprimanded.
The Israeli military determined that each of the officers "mishandled critical information and violated the army's rules of engagement," AP reports. .
It’s a tragedy, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, spokesman
for the Israeli military, via statement.
It’s a serious event that we are
responsible for and it shouldn’t
have happened and we will make
sure that it won’t happen again, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, spokesman
for the Israeli military, via statement.
World Central Kitchen referred to the probe and disciplinary actions as "important steps forward,".
but called out the army for
failing to follow its own protocols.
Without systemic change, there will
be more military failures, more
apologies and more grieving families, World Central Kitchen, via statement.
Nearly a third of the people in Gaza
are facing starvation, AP reports.
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An Israeli inquiry into the airstrike that claimed lives of seven aid workers in Gaza found serious military errors, resulting in two officers being dismissed and senior commanders reprimanded. The military mistakenly targeted World Central Kitchen's vehicles, believing they belonged to Hamas. Visibility issues in the dark hindered the identification of aid workers' logos.
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The funeral has taken place of an aid worker who was killed in Gaza last month. 47-year-old James Kirby died when his convoy was struck by an Israeli air strike. Around four hundred people gathered in Bristol today for James's funeral. His friend paid a touching tribute to him, saying that "he can’t be replaced by anyone, no one can ever take his part. James was special.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The recent meeting between Hassan Nasrallah of Hezbollah and Khalil al-Hayya of Hamas, reported by Al Mayadeen news, focused on Gaza developments, ceasefire talks, and broader regional issues. The encounter emphasised solidarity within the Iran-aligned "axis of resistance" against Israel. Escalating tensions include Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel and Israel's warnings of military action in southern Lebanon. A senior Hezbollah commander's death led to rocket strikes on Israel, intensifying the conflict, with both sides employing advanced weaponry. The situation remains precarious along the Israel-Lebanon border.
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Fake bomb threats persisted with emails received at Tihar Jail and hospitals, prompting police inspections. No suspicious items found in complexes, originating.. IndiaTimes
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