20 aid workers killed in recent Israeli strikes, NGOs say
A collection of 30 aid organizations warned in a statement on Thursday that Israel's offensive in north Gaza has suppressed the level of humanitarian aid entering the strip to "its lowest level in over a year."
"The ongoing Israeli bombardment, siege, and evacuation orders are severely hampering aid distribution," the agencies -- which included Mercy Corps, Oxfam, Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council -- said.
"Israeli airstrikes killed at least 20 aid workers between Oct. 10 and Nov. 13," the statement added. "These staff were killed in displacement camps, at home and while delivering life-saving assistance."
"Israeli forces killed aid workers both in areas under evacuation, such as Jabalia and Beit Lahiya, and in the government of Israel-designated 'humanitarian zone,' underscoring that nowhere is safe for Palestinians," the NGOs added.