US State Dept staffer resigns over Washington’s Gaza policy
A US State Department staffer responsible for promoting human rights in regions including Gaza has resigned in protest of the continued delivery of weapons from the US to Israel.
Thirteen people — 10 passengers and three crew members — were on board when the vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crashed at the end of a runway, according to authorities.
At least seven people were killed after a World War II-era B-17 bomber crashed into an airport de-icing facility while trying to land at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on Wednesday, according to officials.
During a press briefing, James Rovella, commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Relations said, ” The Seven were on the plane.”
Six people on the plane survived. Rovella added.
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But he could not give names of the victims because not every family has been notified.
Thirteen people — 10 passengers and three crew members — were on board when the vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress crashed at the end of a runway, according to authorities.
One person on the ground was injured, Rovella said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Deputy Chief Kevin Kowalski said, “Two firefighters were on board the plane”.
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