Poland summons Israeli ambassador over discontinued investigation into killing of Gaza aid workers
Among those killed in the strikes was a Polish aid worker, Damian Soból.
Poland has summoned Israel's ambassador to express its "great disappointment" over the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) discontinuing an investigation into an airstrike that killed seven humanitarian workers, including a Pole, Damian Soból, in April 2024. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski emphasized that "partnership requires mutual respect," highlighting the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the failure of accountability for the IDF's excessive use of force as undermining public support in even pro-Israel nations.
The IDF claimed it had closed the case after determining there was no reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct, citing the convoy's deviation from the agreement and the hiring of armed security by World Central Kitchen (WCK), the aid organization. Israel also acknowledged mistakenly identifying some individuals as armed, but found no basis for further action.
Poland's foreign ministry stated it was "greatly disappointed" and summoned the Israeli ambassador to "communicate a critical assessment" of the IDF's actions. The ministry added that Polish prosecutors are continuing their own investigation and expect the Israeli side to provide requested explanations and materials. WCK, the aid organization, condemned the IDF's findings as "inconsistent with the full truth" and called for an independent investigation, noting that the IDF knew the team in Gaza was unarmed and posed no threat.
Canada, Australia, and the UK also condemned the IDF's decision, calling it "shameful" and another example of the lack of accountability for incidents in Gaza.
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