SEVEN AID WORKERS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKE IN GAZA
Why in the news?
Israeli airstrike kills seven aid workers in Gaza, prompting suspension of vital food aid delivery; investigation launched; humanitarian crisis deepens.
About the Fatal Air Strike and Humanitarian Impact:
- Israeli air strike in Gaza claims the lives of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen.
- Charity suspends vital food aid delivery to Gaza due to the tragedy, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation.
- Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are on the brink of starvation amidst Israel’s offensive in the region.
source:theeconomist
Key Facts OF the Gaza Strip:
● Location: Gaza Strip is a coastal Palestinian region bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with Israel and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula as its neighbours. ● Governance: Hamas, a politico-military entity, has governed Gaza since winning elections in 2006. ● Control: Israel controls Gaza’s airspace and coastline, imposing restrictions on goods. ● Egypt manages its border with Gaza. |