Abdullah bin Zayed offers condolences over victims of WCK attack

Wednesday, 3 April 2024 06:36

By ARN News Staff

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed his condolences over the Israeli airstrike on a World Central Kitchen (WCK) convoy in Gaza.

The strike killed seven aid workers and injured others.

In a statement, Sheikh Abdullah reiterated the UAE's calls for an urgent, independent investigation by Israel and called on them to accept full responsibility.

The UAE also emphasised the need for Israel to strengthen the humanitarian response to meet the needs of civilians affected by the current crisis.

Abdullah bin Zayed sends cables of condolence over the victims of the “World Central Kitchen” attackhttps://t.co/WnI3N43tNa
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