In a tragic turn of events, President Joe Biden has expressed his deep outrage and heartbreak over an Israel Defense Force attack that resulted in the deaths of seven members of the World Central Kitchen team in Gaza. The renowned chef and founder of WCK, José Andrés, gave an emotional interview to Reuters where he stated that the convoy was deliberately targeted and not accidentally as claimed by Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has expressed extreme sorrow over the deaths, insisting that the attack was not intentional. However, Andrés refuted this claim by emphasizing that the convoy was clearly marked with WCK’s logo and had communicated its movements to the IDF.
Andrés is now calling for an independent investigation by the U.S. government and other relevant authorities, demanding accountability for the senseless loss of life. World Central Kitchen’s Executive Co-Chair and CEO have joined in this call, urging Israel to preserve all relevant materials for the investigation.
President Biden is scheduled to speak with Netanyahu, stressing the urgency of a swift and public investigation into the incident. Andrés has also penned an Opinion piece in the New York Times, calling for justice and stating that feeding strangers is a sign of strength, not weakness.
The heartbreaking incident has garnered international attention, with calls for justice for the aid workers who lost their lives in the attack. The world is now watching closely as the investigation unfolds, hoping for answers and accountability in the wake of this tragedy.
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