Transfer of the Bodies of Six Members of the 'World Central Kitchen' Charity from Gaza to Egypt

Egypt's state television reported that the bodies of six members of a foreign charity killed in Israeli attacks were transferred from the Gaza Strip to Egypt on Wednesday to be sent to their home countries. These deadly attacks have increased criticism of Israel in the nearly six-month war with Hamas and highlighted the dangerous conditions that aid workers face in trying to deliver food to Gaza. According to the Associated Press, experts say nearly one-third of Gaza's population is on the brink of starvation. Three British citizens, one Polish citizen, one Australian, and one dual Canadian-American citizen who worked for the 'World Central Kitchen' charity were killed. Their Palestinian driver was also killed, and his body was handed over to his family for burial in Gaza. The other bodies were driven through the Rafah crossing to Egypt. A famous chef named José Andrés is the founder of the 'World Central Kitchen' charity. The seven were distributing food on Monday evening when Israeli airstrikes targeted their three vehicles, killing everyone inside. Israel has stated that the attacks were a mistake and has begun an independent investigation into how they occurred. U.S. President Joe Biden issued an unprecedented statement criticizing Israel, stating that this incident shows Israel is not doing enough to protect civilians. General Herzl Halevi, Israel's senior military commander, announced preliminary investigation results early Wednesday, stating that the attack was the result of a misidentification at night during a very complex war situation that should not have occurred. He said an independent entity will conduct a 'full investigation' that will be completed in the coming days. The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army stated that the attack on the 'World Central Kitchen' convoy was a mistake. Blinken called for a 'swift and impartial' investigation by Israel into the deadly attack on charity workers. The attack by Israeli forces on the 'World Central Kitchen' convoy in Gaza resulted in seven deaths. The second ship carrying 400 tons of food aid left Cyprus for Gaza.