For today, links to reports from the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, National Public Radio, and Reuters; others are accessible by clicking on its initials below. (UKRAINE entry for this date is HERE.) — MCM
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NEWER Bodies of 6 foreign aid workers slain in Israeli strikes are transported out of Gaza, by Mohammad Jahjouh and Samy Magdy | AP RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in a series of Israeli strikes were transported out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt today ahead of their repatriation, Egypt’s state-run Qahera TV reported. The deadly strikes have . . . READ MORE . . .
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Ambulances carrying slain aid workers arrive at Gaza-Egypt border: AFP. From AFP. Ambulances arrived today at Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt carrying the remains of foreign aid workers killed in the territory in an Israeli strike, an AFP journalist saw. Once the six charity workers’ remains arrive in Egypt . . . READ MORE . . .
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Food aid groups forced to suspend operations after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. Steve Inskeep of NPR asks Rebecca Abou Chedid of the aid organization Anera about its decision to stop operations in Gaza after the death of seven World Central Kitchen staff. Click HERE to listen and read.
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After deadly Israeli airstrike, aid workers may be more reluctant to risk their lives. Reported by Adrian Florido | NPR After seven of its workers were killed in Gaza, World Central Kitchen suspended work there. The nonprofit has become a major player in efforts to feed people in regions devastated by disaster or war. Click HERE to listen and, later, read
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FROM APRIL 2 World leaders condemn Israeli airstrike on disaster relief workers in Gaza. Reported by Carrie Kahn | NPR Fallout continues over the Israeli airstrike on a convoy of World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza, killing seven. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized. Click HERE to listen and read.
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NEWER Pope deplores deaths in Gaza and Ukraine from ‘folly of war.’ From Reuters. VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis today issued a fresh appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, deploring the killing of aid workers in an Israeli airstrike and paying tribute to a Ukrainian soldier who died in the war against Russia. READ MORE . . .
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FROM APRIL 2 Survivors recount horrors of Israeli siege on Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. Reported by Aya Batrawy | NPR Isreali forces concluded a two-week siege of Gaza’s largest hospital. Survivors say forces destroyed the complex beyond repair, killed medics, detained hundreds of innocent people and burnt homes. Click HERE to listen and read.
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FROM APRIL 1 The White House planned a smaller Ramadan gathering as the war in Gaza continues. Reported by Asma Khalid | NPR Sources said the White House had initially planned to host a small, solemn Ramadan dinner Tuesday evening, but plans changed after a number of Muslim invitees said they did not feel comfortable dining at the White House while scores of Palestinians are on the brink of starvation. Click HERE to listen and read.