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The attack on Gaza

Biden angry over Israeli attack on World Central Kitchen staff

US President Joe Biden

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, has condemned Israel's attack on the staff of the World Central Kitchen on Monday in Gaza, during which seven humanitarian workers were killed, "BBC" reports. 

Biden said he was "angry and heartbroken" while accusing Israel of not doing enough to protect humanitarian workers. 

Israel has promised an independent investigation after citizens of the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Poland died in the attack. 

Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, has apologized for the deaths. 

Seven victims, who worked for the World Central Kitchen, lost their lives after their convoy was attacked from the air on Monday. 

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Biden has called for Israel's investigation to be carried out quickly and that it should "bring responsibility" and the findings should be made public. 

The distribution of aid has been temporarily suspended.