Editorial by the Outlook’s Dave Schmidt

Portions of editorial by Adamm Ingalls

(4-8-24) Israel’s military recently carried out the “unintended strike” in Gaza that killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, the food aid organization led by Washington, D.C.-based chef Jose Andres.

The White House said it wants accountability from Israel.

Secretary of State Blinken condemns ‘horrific attack’ that killed 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza

ABC News

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

“The president conveyed that he will make clear to Israel that humanitarian aid workers must be protected.”

White House National Security Spokesperson, John Kirby

“We were outraged to learn of an IDF strike.”

There was a tragic incident in Afghanistan in August 2021 where a U.S. drone strike mistakenly killed an aid worker and his family.

Gen. Frank McKenzie, the top general of US Central Command

“This strike was taken in the earnest belief that it would prevent an imminent threat to our forces and the evacuees at the airport, but it was a mistake and I offer my sincere apology.”

US admits error in Afghanistan drone strike that killed 7 children

NBC TV – You Tube Video

Here’s a summary:

  • Aid Worker Killed: A U.S. drone strike targeted a vehicle believed to be carrying an ISIS-K militant. However, the investigation revealed the target was actually Zemari Ahmadi, an Afghan aid worker for a U.S. organization.
  • Loss of Life: The strike tragically killed Ahmadi and nine members of his family, including children.
  • Cause of Mistake: The military cited multiple factors, including confirmation bias and communication breakdowns, that led to the mistaken identification of the target.
  • Aftermath: The U.S. admitted the error, expressed condolences, and offered compensation to the family. There were also efforts to relocate some of Ahmadi’s remaining family and colleagues out of Afghanistan.

This event sparked discussions about the challenges of drone warfare and the importance of accurate intelligence.

General Apologizes for August 29 Afghanistan Drone Strike Killing 10 Civilians

C-SPAN

Both incidents are very tragic and the loss of lives of innocent victims, during a war situation happens…but for the US to point fingers for an incident of the Israel army and not remembering the same type of incident committed in Afghanistan by US forces seems a little self-righteous.