Gaza War: UN World Food Programme Condemns Israeli Attack on Aid Convoy
January 6, 2025
New York, United States – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned the Israeli military’s attack on an aid convoy bound for the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Palestinian civilians and the destruction of vital food supplies.
The convoy, carrying essential food and medical aid, was heading towards the besieged Palestinian territory when it was struck by Israeli airstrikes near the Beit Hanoun crossing. Among the victims were humanitarian workers and local journalists.
WFP Executive Director David Beasley expressed outrage over the incident. “This attack is appalling and unacceptable,” Beasley said. “The targeting of civilians and humanitarian workers is a grave violation of international law.”
According to WFP, the convoy was clearly marked with humanitarian symbols and was operating under the protection of the United Nations flag. The organization said that it had coordinated the movement of the convoy with Israeli authorities in advance.
The Israeli military claimed that the convoy was carrying weapons and explosives, but WFP strongly refuted these allegations. The organization’s senior spokesperson, Herve Verhoosel, said that WFP has “no evidence whatsoever to corroborate these claims.”
The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from the international community. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called it a “deeply disturbing violation of international law.” The United States and the European Union also condemned the attack and urged Israel to investigate the incident.
The ongoing war in Gaza has caused widespread suffering and devastation. The WFP estimates that around 2 million people in the Strip are facing food insecurity, with hundreds of thousands facing a dire lack of essential food supplies.
The agency has called for an immediate ceasefire and for the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid to reach the people of Gaza. “We cannot stand idly by as innocent lives are lost and millions face starvation,” Beasley said.
The Israeli government has defended its actions, saying that it is targeting Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza. However, critics have accused Israel of using disproportionate force and of failing to protect civilians.
The Gaza war has raised serious concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the territory and the inadequacy of international efforts to resolve the conflict. The UN has called for an end to the hostilities and for a just and sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gaza war: UN World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on aid convoy
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