Gaza war: UN World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on aid convoy
- Date: 2025-01-06 12:00
- Source: The Guardian
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned an Israeli attack on an aid convoy in Gaza, which killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.
The attack took place on Monday morning as the convoy was travelling from the southern Israeli city of Beersheba to the northern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said the convoy was carrying weapons, but the WFP denied this, saying it was carrying food and medical supplies.
Eyewitnesses said the convoy was clearly marked with UN logos and flags.
“This was a clearly marked UN humanitarian aid convoy and the Israeli military must have known that,” said WFP spokesman Peter Smerdon. “This attack is a gross violation of international law and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms.”
The attack has been widely condemned by the international community, with the UN Security Council calling for an immediate investigation. The United States has also condemned the attack, saying it was “deeply concerned” by the loss of life.
The Israeli government has expressed regret for the loss of life, but has defended the attack, saying it was necessary to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas.
Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Israel has been fighting a war against Hamas since July 8, 2025.
The war has killed more than 500 Palestinians and 13 Israelis. It has also caused widespread destruction in Gaza, with many homes and businesses being destroyed.
The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire, but both Israel and Hamas have said they are not ready to stop fighting.
The international community is growing increasingly concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The WFP has warned that food supplies are running low and that there is a risk of a humanitarian crisis.
The UN has also called on Israel to open up the crossings into Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to enter.
Israel has said it is willing to open the crossings, but only if Hamas agrees to a ceasefire. Hamas has so far refused to agree to a ceasefire.
Gaza war: UN World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on aid convoy
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