In a recent tragic incident, 115 people were killed and 760 injured in an attack on a relief pick-up point in Gaza City. The incident has aroused widespread concern and condemnation from the international community, and leaders and organizations of various countries have expressed their stance and demanded a thorough investigation into the truth of the incident.
The tragedy occurred on February 29, when dozens of trucks carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Gaza City, according to the latest data from the Gaza Strip health authorities. Thousands of Palestinians came to collect food, but suddenly, gunfire rang out, people fled in all directions, and chaos ensued. The tragic consequences of this incident were not only for the people, but also for the entire community.
After the incident, the two sides put forward different accounts as to the cause of the incident. Witnesses and the Gaza Strip health authorities accused the Israeli army of targeting the crowd**, while the Israeli military denied the accusation, claiming that the warning shots were fired because of a stampede at the scene. Whatever the cause, however, the tragedy has left the Palestinian people with irreparable wounds.
In the face of this tragedy, the international community has issued a strong voice of condemnation. Palestinian Abbas condemned Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians, calling it a grave violation of human conscience and morality. The Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations Office at Geneva has been even more blunt in saying that the incident is a manifestation of genocide and calling on the international community to pay attention to and condemn it.
Leaders and organizations from many countries have also spoken out, condemning the attack and calling for a thorough investigation into the truth of the incident. Lebanon, Yemen, Brazil, Uruguay, South Africa and other countries have all issued statements calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and urgent humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and France's Emmanuel Macron also said they were deeply shocked by the incident and urged a transparent investigation into the incident in order to uphold human rights and the dignity of international law.
In this tragedy, innocent lives have suffered irreparable losses, and communities are facing enormous challenges and dilemmas. Only through the joint efforts and appeals of the international community can we find the truth of the incident, bring justice to the victims, and prevent the recurrence of similar tragedies. May this tragedy be an opportunity to promote peace, justice and harmony, and let us work together to build a better world.