EU's Borrell demands probe for Gaza Red Cross shelling

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has called for an independent investigation into a deadly shelling that hit an office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza.

"The EU condemns the shelling, which damaged the ICRC office in Gaza and led to dozens of casualties," he said on X. "An independent investigation is needed and those responsible must be held accountable."

The EU condemns the shelling which damaged the @ICRC office in #Gaza and led to dozens of casualties.

An independent investigation is needed and those responsible must be held accountable.

Protection of civilians is an obligation under Geneva Conventions.

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— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) June 22, 2024