Israeli army: Did not attack aid convoy. Palestinian UN Ambassador: Army targeted killing.
More than a hundred people were killed and several hundred injured in the incident. The “tragedy” could make negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages held by the Islamist Hamas more complicated. The US government is in contact with the Israeli government about the incident and is demanding answers. It is the US understanding that an investigation is ongoing. “We will follow this investigation closely and push for answers,” said a US State Department spokesman.