2024-04-07 21:22:55
Tel Aviv: Israel’s military said on Friday it had dismissed two officers for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza. The army has warned three other officers in this regard. Seven aid workers involved in the operation to deliver food were killed in these attacks. The Army said that these officers had misused confidential information and violated army rules. Palestinians, aid groups and human rights organizations have repeatedly accused Israeli forces of recklessly firing on civilians, a charge Israel denies.
What did the Israeli army say?
“This is a tragedy,” military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told reporters. “This is a serious incident for which we are responsible and it should not have happened and we will make sure it never happens again.” Army officials said that according to Israeli military regulations, a target must be identified as a threat before it can be attacked.
Colonel and Major were dismissed
The army said a colonel and a major have been dismissed, while three other officers have been warned. It said the results of the investigation have been handed over to the army’s ‘Advocate General’, who will decide whether the officers or anyone else involved in the killings should be punished or prosecuted.
Attempt to calm international outrage
It is not yet clear whether the action taken now in this matter will calm the international outrage over the death of the employees of ‘World Central Kitchen’ or not. ‘World Central Kitchen’ is a non-profit and non-governmental organization that provides food items. The organization said in a statement, “It considers Israel’s investigation an important step but it requires systemic change.” On the other hand, many countries have summoned Israeli ambassadors over the death of their citizens.