Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his comments on an Israeli military airstrike that killed seven aid workers, including one Canadian in Gaza. Trudeau rejected Netanyahu’s characterization of the incident as a normal part of war and emphasized the gravity of targeting aid workers in a humanitarian crisis. The Canadian victim, Jacob Flickinger, was a 33-year-old veteran who was working with World Central Kitchen to deliver food to people in need. The incident has sparked international condemnation, with U.S. President Joe Biden expressing outrage.
World Central Kitchen’s chief José Andrés has called on Israelis to push for a change in the conduct of the war against Hamas, urging for accountability and transparency in the investigation of the airstrike. The IDF has admitted that the strike was a mistake and has expressed regret for the loss of life.
Trudeau has demanded a thorough investigation into the airstrike, but has not committed to supporting a third-party inquiry. The parents of Jacob Flickinger have also called for an independent investigation and a humanitarian ceasefire to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The incident highlights the challenges faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones and the need for greater protection of civilians and aid personnel.
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