Middle East latest: Aid ships to turn back from Gaza after workers killed – as Israeli PM Netanyahu says deaths are ‘tragic’ mistake | WorldNews

Israeli government spokesperson Avi Hyman has told Sky News the building hit in Damascus was not a consulate, contradicting news reports.

The attack, which killed two Iranian generals and five military officers, has been blamed on Israel, with Iran vowing revenge.

Mr Hyman told Sky News: “The building hit was not a consulate, it was not an embassy, ​​not a diplomatic mission, and I dare say that the Iranian individuals in that building were likely not there to distribute Easter eggs.”

He was also asked about the difficulty of getting aid to Gaza, in light of the deaths of seven aid workers confirmed earlier today.

He said: “There have been a number of reports, written reports coming out from various organizations suggesting there is imminent famine and that type of thing.

“We do not believe that to be the case.”

He said reports of famine were “based on old, out-of-date information”.

“These are based on Hamas figures, Hamas health ministry figures,” he said.

“Hamas not long ago was killing babies, was killing children in front of their parents, parents in front of their children, burning whole families alive.

“So we take anything that comes out of Hamas-run Gaza with a spoon of salt, not just a pinch of salt.”