Seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen were tragically killed in a targeted Israeli military strike in Gaza, updating the toll from an earlier count of five. The workers, hailing from Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, a dual citizen of the US and Canada, and Palestine, were in a deconflicted zone and coordinating with the Israeli military when they were hit.
The convoy was attacked as it was leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse after unloading humanitarian aid, prompting World Central Kitchen to halt operations in the region following the devastating incident. The White House has extended condolences and urged Israel to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack, which has sparked outrage and demands for justice.
The aid workers had been returning from coordinating food deliveries in northern Gaza before the tragic attack. Tributes have poured in for Zomi Frankcom, the Australian aid worker who lost her life in the strike, highlighting the significant loss suffered by the humanitarian community.
In the wake of the attack, top American and Israeli officials have engaged in virtual talks to explore alternatives to military action in Gaza. Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to recent events.
The incident has shed light on the dangerous conditions faced by aid workers in conflict zones and the pressing need for accountability and justice in such situations. Calls for a thorough investigation and measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future continue to grow louder in the international community.
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