IDF Colonel Mendel defends 2024 WCK drone strike, denies remorse

Colonel Nochi Mendel has publicly defended his decision to authorize the 2024 drone strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, citing unverified claims of militant ties. The statement contradicts previous IDF internal investigations that characterized the incident as a grave error and failure of coordination. The lack of remorse from the commanding officer complicates ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding humanitarian access in Gaza.