A recent assault claimed the lives of five aid workers, intensifying critiques against Hamas and its hostility toward humanitarian missions.
**Gaza Aid Group Accuses Hamas of Deadly Attack on Workers**
**Gaza Aid Group Accuses Hamas of Deadly Attack on Workers**
Gaza's humanitarian efforts face escalating violence as a group claims Hamas targeted its relief workers.
In a distressing escalation of violence in Gaza, an aid organization aligned with Israel and the U.S. reported that a bus transporting its Palestinian relief workers was attacked by Hamas, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals and several injuries. The incident occurred on a Wednesday night as the workers were traveling to an aid distribution point in southern Gaza.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which operates under the auspices of American contractors, described the attack as "heinous and deliberate," emphasizing that the victims were dedicated humanitarians—fathers, brothers, and sons committed to servicing the Palestinian community. “These were not combatants; they were aid workers risking their lives daily to provide assistance,” the statement stressed.
While the New York Times could not independently verify the claims, the group indicated that some of its personnel might have been taken hostage during the encounter. Hamas has not publicly addressed these allegations, and no immediate comments were available from the Israeli military regarding the incident.
The humanitarian organization laid full responsibility on Hamas for the deaths, urging global condemnation of what they characterized as an attack on the principles of humanity. The foundation lamented that their operations had faced severe obstacles due to Hamas's threats towards their staff and civilians, declaring a pause in aid distribution efforts. “For days, they have openly threatened our workers,” the foundation lamented, highlighting the dire security risks faced by those involved in humanitarian efforts in the region.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which operates under the auspices of American contractors, described the attack as "heinous and deliberate," emphasizing that the victims were dedicated humanitarians—fathers, brothers, and sons committed to servicing the Palestinian community. “These were not combatants; they were aid workers risking their lives daily to provide assistance,” the statement stressed.
While the New York Times could not independently verify the claims, the group indicated that some of its personnel might have been taken hostage during the encounter. Hamas has not publicly addressed these allegations, and no immediate comments were available from the Israeli military regarding the incident.
The humanitarian organization laid full responsibility on Hamas for the deaths, urging global condemnation of what they characterized as an attack on the principles of humanity. The foundation lamented that their operations had faced severe obstacles due to Hamas's threats towards their staff and civilians, declaring a pause in aid distribution efforts. “For days, they have openly threatened our workers,” the foundation lamented, highlighting the dire security risks faced by those involved in humanitarian efforts in the region.
