IDF Accused of Executing Aid Driver in Gaza
A Palestinian driver, Ahmad Esleem, transporting World Central Kitchen aid into Gaza was killed by an Israeli soldier, according to witnesses who described it as a “field execution.” The incident occurred after an aid convoy stopped due to a truck breakdown, and drivers were ordered to dismount before Esleem was shot with his hands raised. The IDF stated its troops perceived a threat from a driver who ran toward them, leading to the shooting, and that the incident is under review. The local truckers’ association is considering suspending operations in protest against what they describe as deliberate killings and daily violations against drivers.
John Q. Hosedrinker