Seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were tragically killed in an Israel Defense Forces attack in Gaza, leading the organization to temporarily halt its operations in the region. The CEO of World Central Kitchen, Erin Gore, condemned the attack as unforgivable, stressing that this was an assault on humanitarian organizations.
The victims, who hailed from Palestine, the U.K., the U.S., Poland, and Australia, were identified following the attack. White House officials expressed sorrow over the incident and urged the IDF to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret over the tragic event and promised a thorough and transparent investigation into the matter. World Central Kitchen, a non-governmental organization, has been providing millions of meals in Gaza and running community kitchens with the assistance of Palestinian employees.
U.S. officials called for a prompt investigation into the attack to ascertain the details of what occurred. Meanwhile, U.K. officials were in the process of verifying if any British citizens were among the victims.
World Central Kitchen founder, Jose Andres, mourned the loss of the aid workers and called for peace and for the protection of all humanitarian workers in conflict zones. The tragic incident has highlighted the dangers faced by those providing crucial aid in areas of conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for the safety and protection of humanitarian workers worldwide.
