The ongoing conflict in Gaza intensifies as the Israeli military confirms the killing of a World Central Kitchen worker, claiming the individual was a Hamas operative. This action has drawn widespread condemnation and prompted World Central Kitchen to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza. The incident follows previous attacks on WCK personnel, raising serious concerns about civilian safety amidst the escalating war.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five people, including World Central Kitchen (WCK) employees. The incident occurred amidst a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and has raised serious concerns about the safety of aid workers in the war-torn region. The airstrike follows a series of other attacks and further exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
A memorial service will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington on Thursday to honor the seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza earlier this month. The service will include speeches from celebrity chef and philanthropist José Andrés, founder and executive director of WCK, and renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Senior Biden administration officials, including Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, and Assistant Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, will also attend the service.
On Thursday, a memorial will be held at the National Cathedral in Washington to pay tribute and honor the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza earlier this month. Celebrity chef and philanthropist José Andrés, who founded the organization, will speak at the event, while renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform. Notably, Douglas Emhoff, the spouse of Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Assistant Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell will be among the high-profile attendees.
Three British aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza on April 1. The workers, who were providing security for the World Central Kitchen charity, were killed when their convoy was hit by multiple Israeli missiles in Deir al-Balah, south of Gaza City. The IDF admitted it made a ‘grave mistake’, claiming it targeted the clearly marked convoy after its drone operators mistook an aid worker carrying a bag for a gunman. An inquest into the three Britons was opened at Avon Coroner’s Court in Flax Bourton, near Bristol, today. The inquest heard initial post-mortem results before being adjourned until later this year.
