Warsaw, Poland – The government of Poland has condemned the killing of Polish aid worker Damian Soból by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, labeling it as murder. Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski addressed lawmakers in parliament, expressing shock over the death of Soból and six other charity workers from the World Central Kitchen organization who were distributing food in Gaza.
Poland is demanding Israel’s full cooperation in the investigation being conducted by Polish prosecutors in Soból’s hometown of Przemyśl. The prosecutors have classified the incident as a murder, leading to heightened tensions between Poland and Israel.
While Israel has taken responsibility for the deaths, labeling the attack as a tragic mistake, Poland argues that the dismissals and disciplinary actions taken within the Israeli military are inadequate. Bartoszewski has called for the case to be tried by an independent court in Israel to ensure justice for the victims and their families.
During a parliamentary debate in Poland, many lawmakers have characterized the killings as potential war crimes, further adding to the gravity of the situation. Poland is working in conjunction with other affected countries such as Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States to jointly push for a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the targeting of humanitarian aid workers.
In a significant move, Poland is also demanding compensation for Soból’s family, underscoring the gravity of the loss suffered. The body of the slain aid worker has been repatriated to Poland, where the government and citizens are mourning the loss and seeking justice for the victims.
The international community has been closely monitoring the developments in this case, with concerns growing over the violation of international rules of defense during the attack. As the investigation unfolds, the world awaits further details on the incident and the actions that will be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future.