IDF reveals mistakes in strike that killed aid workers: ‘They are a target in his eyes’

An Israeli investigation into the killing of seven aid workers has revealed a series of errors and violations that led to their tragic deaths. The first strike was based on false identity, followed by two more strikes that were deemed “grave mistakes”. The Israeli military admitted to incorrect assumptions, decision-making errors, and violations of engagement rules that resulted in the deaths of the aid workers.

The victims, including three Britons, a Polish national, an Australian, a dual US-Canadian citizen, and a Palestinian driver, were killed in the airstrikes. The Israeli military released interim findings after a 72-hour investigation, leading to the dismissal of two senior officers and reprimand of three others for rules of engagement violations.

The investigation revealed a chain of negligence, miscommunication, and false assumptions that led to the tragic incident. The aid workers were part of a team unloading a large shipment of food in Gaza when they were targeted. The Israeli military failed to properly identify the convoy as a legitimate target, leading to the fatal airstrikes.

The findings have sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with the charity World Central Kitchen demanding an independent commission to investigate the killings. The incident has also raised concerns about the overall military behavior in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with fears that similar errors may have led to the deaths of many innocent civilians. The investigation sheds light on the need for systemic changes to prevent such tragedies in the future.