The World Central Kitchen confirmed the attack as tragic, stating, "We are heartbroken to share that a vehicle carrying World Central Kitchen colleagues was hit by an Israeli air strike in Gaza." This marks the charity's response to the continuing violence affecting humanitarian aid in the region.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee asserted, "We are targeting a terrorist who had participated in the October 7 attacks on Israel and was employed by the World Central Kitchen," yet raised questions about the verification of this claim.
In the aftermath of the attack, Palestinian Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal reported, "The bodies of at least five dead were transported [to hospital], including the three employees of World Central Kitchen following the attack," highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
International reactions emphasize the worry regarding humanitarian operations in the region, with implications on food security for Gazans who heavily depend on WCK's community kitchens in these turbulent times.
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