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.