“Incorrect information.” The Israeli army denies opening fire on crowds waiting for humanitarian aid in the northern Gaza Strip on the evening of Thursday March 14. On the social networkOne of its spokespersons, Avichay Adraee, said nevertheless “analyze the incident seriously”. For its part, Hamas claims that “Israeli fire” aimed at this “gathering”. LThe latest assessment established by the Gaza Ministry of Health is of “20 dead and 155 injured”. Follow our live stream.
A previous distribution had turned into a bloodbath. A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Health said that more than a hundred people had been killed during a food distribution in the northern Gaza Strip. The Israeli army had admitted to having opened fire on Palestiniansafter his soldiers had felt.
• A humanitarian aid ship expected in Gaza during the day. Early Friday, a boat was located off the coast of the Gaza Strip, according to the specialist site Marine Traffic. “We hope to unload the aid as soon as it is possible to dock, but many factors play into this complicated operation”WCK said, regarding a shipment of about 300,000 prepared meals.
Canberra will start funding UNRWA again. Australia was one of around 15 countries to suspend aid donations.UN agency for Palestinian refugees, 12 of whose employees are accused by Israel of being involved in the October attacks. “The current view of Australian government agencies and lawyers is that UNRWA is not a terrorist organization. (…) After review by the National Security Committee this week, Australia resumes its contribution”, explains it Australian Foreign Minister.
A commercial ship hit by a missile off the coast of Yemen. “The ship suffered some damage. The crew is safe”, reports the British Maritime Safety Agency (UKMTO) which adds that the ship is heading to its next port of call. Yemeni Houthi rebels have increased attacks on merchant shipping in recent weeks.