Recent reports suggest that the missiles responsible for the tragic deaths of several aid workers in a World Central Kitchen convoy in the Gaza Strip were likely Spike missiles, known for their accuracy. The attack, which claimed the lives of individuals from various nationalities, including an American, occurred earlier this week.
According to a former British army procurement officer, it is believed that three Spike missiles were fired in rapid succession, targeting the convoy vehicles. The officer explained that these missiles are designed for precision strikes, with the capability to cause minimal collateral damage.
The convoy was reportedly pursued by the IDF's Black Snake squadron, equipped with a Hermes 450 drone armed with Spike missiles. The drone, based on Israeli military technology, was likely able to identify the convoy vehicles, which were marked with the World Central Kitchen logo.
Despite the approved route taken by the aid convoy, the incident resulted in the tragic deaths of multiple individuals, sparking criticism against Israel for its handling of the situation. Some have accused Israeli forces of not doing enough to prevent civilian casualties, particularly as tensions rise in the region.
Israel has stated that it is conducting an investigation into the incident and has denied intentionally targeting civilians. The strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy is said to have been a mistake, according to Israeli authorities.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by humanitarian workers operating in conflict zones and the importance of ensuring their safety and protection during such operations.
