In a tragic incident that has shocked the humanitarian community, seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza. The convoy of aid workers was hit despite coordinating their movements with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The casualties included foreign nationals from the US, Canada, Australia, Poland, the UK, and a Palestinian worker. Following the deadly strike, World Central Kitchen has made the difficult decision to pause its operations in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged that the aid workers were unintentionally targeted, and the IDF is currently conducting a thorough review of the incident at the highest levels. The US President Biden’s administration has also been in touch with World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres.
Other countries whose nationals were among the casualties, such as Australia and Poland, have called for accountability for the deaths of their citizens. Meanwhile, Hamas has condemned the attack and called for action from the international community and the United Nations.
Various charities and organizations have mourned the losses and praised World Central Kitchen’s commitment to helping those in need. This incident is a grim reminder of the risks faced by aid workers in conflict zones, especially those involving Israeli forces.
Despite the tragedy, the maritime corridor from Cyprus to Gaza remains open for humanitarian aid deliveries. World Central Kitchen, known for its humanitarian efforts worldwide, has been actively involved in providing assistance to those in need in Gaza. We can only hope that the international community comes together to ensure the safety of aid workers and uphold humanitarian principles in conflict zones.
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