Israeli Defense Forces Admit To Fatal Error In Airstrike, US Warns Iran Plans Retaliation For Damascus Strike
Apr 05, 2024
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have taken responsibility for the fatal airstrikes that resulted in the death of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) on Monday. What Happened: The IDF has dismissed two high-ranking officers following the global outrage sparked by the attack, Politico reports. The IDF’s internal investigation revealed major errors and protocol breaches that resulted in multiple strikes on the WCK aid convoy. The IDF admitted that the attack was a “serious mistake” resulting from incorrect identification and decision-making, and a violation of open-fire regulations. Despite the IDF’s admission, calls for an independent investigation are growing. WCK has demanded the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the killings. Erin Gore, CEO of WCK, expressed that the IDF’s apologies offer “cold comfort” to the victims’ families and WCK’s global ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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