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In a tragic turn of events, seven aid workers were killed in Gaza last night by an Israeli airstrike while travelling on the main north-south highway. Among the victims was a British national, highlighting the immense risks faced by humanitarian workers operating in the region. This incident has raised concerns about whether aid workers are being deliberately targeted or are simply casualties of reckless soldiering.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has created a major problem with deconfliction, hindering aid and humanitarian efforts. Despite efforts to coordinate with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), aid convoys have been forced to turn back or cancel their missions due to the risk of being hit by Israeli fire. The recent attack on aid workers only adds to the growing sense of fear and uncertainty among those trying to provide assistance to the desperate population in Gaza.

The IDF has not taken responsibility for the attack, but has announced a “thorough review at the highest levels.” However, without concrete action to address the safety concerns of aid workers, foreign governments and humanitarian organizations remain skeptical. If aid workers continue to be targeted or feel unsafe moving around Gaza, the most vulnerable populations will suffer the consequences.

The international community must come together to ensure the safety of aid workers and facilitate the delivery of much-needed assistance to those in need in Gaza. Failure to address this issue will only exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the region, leaving the desperate without the support they so desperately require.