Israeli Missile Strike Hits Gaza Aid Convoy, Killing Workers, Despite Prior Approval from Israeli Authorities

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:33am on 30 Aug 2024,Friday International

An Israeli missile strike hit a convoy delivering medical supplies and fuel to an Emirati hospital in the Gaza Strip, killing several workers from a local transportation company, according to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) group. The incident occurred Thursday on the Salah al-Din Road, targeting the convoy's lead vehicle. Anera stated that the convoy, which was coordinated and approved by Israeli authorities, was en route to the Emirates Red Crescent Hospital in Rafah. Israel claimed the strike occurred after gunmen allegedly seized the convoy, though no immediate evidence was provided. Despite the attack, the remaining vehicles successfully delivered the aid. 

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