Published February 29,2024
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani known as Thursday for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and known as on Israel to guard the Palestinian inhabitants after troops opened hearth at an help convoy.
“The tragic deaths in Gaza demand an immediate ceasefire to facilitate more humanitarian aid, the release of hostages and the protection of civilians,” he mentioned on X, hours after the incident which the well being ministry within the Hamas-run territory mentioned killed 104 folks.
“We strongly urge Israel to protect the people in Gaza and to rigorously ascertain facts and responsibilities,” he mentioned.
The Israeli navy mentioned a “stampede” occurred when 1000’s of Gazans surrounded a convoy of 30 help vehicles, resulting in dozens of deaths and accidents, together with some who had been run over by the lorries.
An Israeli supply acknowledged troops had opened hearth on the group, believing it “posed a threat”.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her “deep dismay and concern” over the violence, calling on Israel to “urgently ascertain the dynamics of the incident and relative responsibilities”.
She additionally known as for negotiation efforts to be “immediately intensified to create the conditions for a ceasefire” and the releasing of the hostages.
Source: www.anews.com.tr