Israel minister denies Gaza aid convoy air strike was deliberate | BBC News

An Israeli cabinet minister has denied claims Israeli forces deliberately targeted seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in Gaza.

WCK founder José Andrés has accused Israel of targeting his workers “systematically, car by car”.

Nir Barkat, Israel’s minister of economy, told BBC News that Mr Andrés’ comments were “nonsense”.

Israel said the strikes which killed the workers were a “grave mistake” and has promised an investigation.

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