Israeli military reprimands officials over airstrikes
Israel reprimanded military officials involved in airstrikes that killed American and World Central Kitchen workers, opening more aid routes into Gaza after investigation found soldiers mistakenly believed armed militants were in the convoy.
Key Points
- Senior officers dismissed from their positions
- Three other military officials reprimanded
- Phone call between President Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Pros
- Investigation conducted to determine mistakes made in the airstrikes
- Opening more aid routes into Gaza to provide humanitarian assistance
Cons
- Loss of life of an American and six World Central Kitchen workers
- Mistaken belief by soldiers that armed militants were in the convoy