A group of charity workers was killed in Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza, according to the UK-registered Al Khair Foundation in statements to the media on 15 March. The charity reported that eight people, including its volunteers and independent journalists documenting their work, were killed when their vehicles were targeted on Saturday. Hamas condemned the attack, calling it a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. The Israeli military stated that it targeted “two terrorists” who were spotted operating a drone that threatened its troops. It also said it later struck “additional terrorists” who arrived at the location. The charity denies the claim that any of its team members were terrorists. Qasim Rashid Ahmad, the charity’s founder and chairman, told the BBC that the team was in the area to install tents and film for the charity’s promotional purposes. He said the attack occurred when the cameramen returned to their vehicle, and as other team members rushed to help, they were hit by an Israeli drone that had tracked them to the charity’s second vehicle. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that it targeted individuals operating a drone thatContinue reading "Israeli Airstrike Kills Eight Charity Workers and Journalists in Gaza"
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