GROVELLING APOLOGY FROM HIGH RANKING ISRAELI OFFICIAL
Israel's highest-ranking officer has apologised for making a 'grave mistake' after his forces killed seven aid workers by bombing a clearly marked food convoy in Gaza.
Former Royal Marines James Henderson and John Chapman and an ex-soldier named last night as James Kirby were among the victims of the 'outrageous' drone strike that has triggered worldwide condemnation.
The team, which was providing security for the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity, were hit on Monday as they moved food from a warehouse to distribute to Gaza's starving population.
Israel's highest-ranking officer has apologised for making a 'grave mistake' after his forces killed seven aid workers by bombing a clearly marked food convoy in Gaza.
Former Royal Marines James Henderson and John Chapman and an ex-soldier named last night as James Kirby were among the victims of the 'outrageous' drone strike that has triggered worldwide condemnation. The team, which was providing security for the World Central Kitchen (WCK) charity, were hit on Monday as they moved food from a warehouse to distribute to Gaza's starving population.
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) chief Herzi Halevi has now expressed remorse over the killings, which he says were the result of a 'misidentification' in complex conditions. He gave no further details.
Lt. Gen. Halevi admitted the bombing 'shouldn't have happened' and said an independent body would conduct a 'thorough investigation' that would be completed in the coming days.
Aid agencies accused Israel of deliberately targeting their staff, while experts, including the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights and counterterror, have warned the killing of WCK workers could be a war crime.
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