Global News Podcast Israel blames 'technical error' for Gaza children's deaths
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Jul 14, 2025 
Nick Miles, a BBC correspondent in Jerusalem, discusses a tragic Israeli airstrike that mistakenly killed six children, sparking outrage and emphasizing the civilian crises in Gaza. He shares insights on reporting amidst military restrictions and the implications of the IDF’s 'technical error' explanation. The conversation also shifts to global issues, featuring a bizarre prisoner escape in France and alarming humanitarian conditions in both Gaza and Sudan, underscoring the urgent need for international attention to these crises.
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Gaza Water Queue Tragedy
- Six children died in Gaza when an Israeli airstrike missed its target by meters, killing civilians instead of militants.
- A bereaved father shouted, "I don't want water, I want my son back," highlighting civilian suffering.
Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur
- Fighting in Darfur has trapped civilians with no humanitarian aid entering for months or a year.
- The international community shows alarming apathy toward pressuring warring parties to allow aid access.
War Crimes Investigation Challenges
- The number of Ukrainian prisoners of war executed by Russian forces remains alarmingly high and ongoing.
- US funding cuts have weakened investigations, threatening justice for war crimes.