Gaza Aid Group Alleges Attack by Hamas on Humanitarian Workers

An aid group in Gaza has reported that a bus carrying its Palestinian workers was attacked by Hamas on Wednesday evening, leading to at least five deaths and several injuries. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which operates with support from the U.S. and Israel, stated that the bus was transporting its team to a distribution site in southern Gaza when it was targeted. The group indicated that some workers “may have been taken hostage,” and they are in the process of gathering more information.

Expressing condemnation, the foundation called the incident a "heinous and deliberate attack," underscoring that these workers were humanitarians who were risking their lives to aid others. The group named the militant organization as responsible for this attack, urging the global community to publicly denounce Hamas for the violence.

While media outlets haven't independently verified the claims of the attack, Hamas has not responded to the allegations made against it, and the Israeli military has not commented either. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has openly criticized Hamas, suggesting that it had received threats that hindered its operations and put its staff at risk. The organization previously stated that it was no longer safe to distribute aid due to the threats posed by the militant group.

This incident adds to the ongoing tension and conflict in the region, highlighting complications faced by humanitarian workers amid the broader strife between conflicting parties.