Seven aid workers, including foreign nationals, were tragically killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza while delivering much-needed food aid. The aid workers, who were part of World Central Kitchen, were in marked vehicles and had coordinated movements with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Among the deceased were individuals from the US, Canada, Australia, Poland, the UK, and a Palestinian.
The CEO of World Central Kitchen expressed shock and sadness over the attack. The IDF has stated that they are investigating the incident and are conducting a thorough review. In response to the airstrike, World Central Kitchen has decided to pause its operations in Gaza.
The founder of World Central Kitchen and the Australian Prime Minister have demanded accountability for the deaths of the aid workers. The Palestinian driver and translator who were working with World Central Kitchen were also among the victims.
Hamas has condemned the attack and called for action from the international community and the United Nations. This incident adds to a history of alleged attacks on humanitarian workers by Israeli forces.
World Central Kitchen has a long history of providing food aid in disaster-stricken regions around the world, including Gaza. The aid workers killed were delivering food aid to Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are on the brink of famine and starvation.
The international community is watching closely as the IDF continues its investigation into the tragic incident that has left many shocked and saddened. The loss of these dedicated aid workers has once again highlighted the dangers that humanitarian workers face in conflict zones.
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