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Israeli Strike Kills World Central Kitchen Workers in Gaza

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Tragic news as 7 aid workers from World Central Kitchen lose their lives in an Israeli strike in Gaza. Learn more about the devastating incident below.

In a tragic turn of events, seven aid workers, including foreign nationals, from World Central Kitchen were killed in an Israeli military strike while delivering food to starving civilians in Gaza. The strike, described as unintentional by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, has led to international condemnation and sorrow.

World Central Kitchen, known for its humanitarian efforts in providing food aid during disasters, has been delivering essential supplies to Palestinians in Gaza. The organization's operations have been temporarily halted following the devastating loss of its dedicated workers.

Among the victims were Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, Damian Soból, and Seif Issam Abu Taha, who were remembered for their extraordinary dedication to helping others. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability for the lives lost in the airstrike.

As the world mourns the loss of these brave aid workers, questions linger about the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Investigations into the incident are ongoing to understand how a humanitarian mission turned into a deadly attack.

World Central Kitchen's swift response and commitment to providing aid in times of crisis highlight the importance of humanitarian organizations in war-torn regions. The tragic deaths of the aid workers serve as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those on the frontlines of delivering essential assistance.

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Strike That Killed World Central Kitchen Workers Bears Hallmarks of ... (bellingcat)

Bellingcat analysed images of three destroyed and damaged vehicles struck by Israeli forces.

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Foreigners among World Central Kitchen staff killed in Israeli strike ... (CNN)

Foreign nationals were among seven aid workers killed in an Israeli military strike as they were delivering food to starving civilians in Gaza, according to ...

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Who were the World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza? (BBC News)

Seven aid workers, including foreign nationals, have been killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza.

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7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrike in Gaza (CBS News)

"Unfortunately, in the last day there was a tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza Strip," Israeli Prime Minister ...

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Netanyahu Says Strike That Killed 7 Aid Workers in Gaza Was ... (The New York Times)

Seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen were killed overnight after their convoy took fire in Gaza.

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World Central Kitchen victims remembered for going 'extra mile' to ... (The Washington Post)

Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, Damian Soból and Seif Issam Abu Taha were among the seven aid workers killed in an Israeli strike that hit a World Central Kitchen ...

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Israeli strike kills 7 aid workers, World Central Kitchen halts Gaza ... (NBC News)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday his country's forces had “unintentionally hit innocent people” in the Gaza Strip in the past day, ...

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Mueren 7 trabajadores de World Central Kitchen en ataque de Israel ... (CNN)

Entre los siete trabajadores humanitarios de World Central Kitchen muertos en un ataque militar israelí mientras repartían alimentos a civiles hambrientos ...

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World Central Kitchen suspende su actividad en Gaza tras muerte ... (Santa Maria Times)

DEIR AL-BALAH, Franja de Gaza (AP) — Un ataque israelí mató a siete trabajadores de World Central Kitchen, lo que llevó al grupo de ayuda a suspender el ...

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World Central Kitchen dice que ataque aéreo israelí mató a 7 de sus ... (Voz de América)

El ataque mortal israelí contra siete trabajadores de un convoy de ayuda humanitaria en Gaza eleva la condena internacional al accionar bélico israelí.

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What is World Central Kitchen, the aid organization delivering food ... (PBS)

The group, which said it will make decisions about its future plans in the region soon, has been bringing desperately needed food to Palestinians in Gaza ...

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World Central Kitchen halts Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 ... (PBS NewsHour)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged on Tuesday that Israeli forces had carried out the "unintended strike."

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Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says 'unintended strike' by Israeli ... (The Associated Press)

The strike led World Central Kitchen to suspend delivery of vital aid to Gaza, where Israel's offensive has pushed hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to ...

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What is World Central Kitchen, whose team was attacked by Israel in ... (Aljazeera.com)

The NGO has provided food aid in some of the world's biggest disasters and conflicts, from Haiti to Ukraine.

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La Oenegé World Central Kitchen Dice Que Siete De Sus ... (Barron's)

Un ataque israelí en Gaza mató a siete trabajadores humanitarios de la organización de ayuda alimentaria World Central Kitchen (WCK), informó el martes la ...

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Biden calls chef José Andrés after Israeli strike kills World Central ... (NBC News)

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has called world-renowned chef José Andrés "to express that he's heartbroken" after an Israeli airstrike killed seven aid ...

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"Unforgivable": José Andrés' NGO says 7 aid workers killed in Gaza ... (Axios)

"It happens during war and we are thoroughly investigating this," Netanyahu said.

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7 trabajadores de World Central Kitchen mueren en Gaza (New York Times en Español)

El primer ministro israelí, Benjamín Netanyahu, reconoció el martes un “trágico caso en el que nuestras fuerzas alcanzaron involuntariamente a personas ...

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Why the strike killing World Central Kitchen workers is different (Politico)

The Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza is resonating especially in Washington national security circles for two reasons: An American was killed ...

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Israel - Hamas war: What is World Central Kitchen? (The Associated Press)

World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, announced it is immediately pausing its work in the Gaza Strip after an ...

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What World Central Kitchen does and why the attack killing 7 ... (NBC News)

The U.S.-based nonprofit group was thrust unwillingly into a tragic spotlight Monday when seven of its aid workers operating in Gaza were killed by an ...

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World Central Kitchen, led by a humanitarian chef, has fed crisis ... (NPR)

World Central Kitchen has long brought food to war zones and disaster areas around the world. The deaths of seven of its workers in Gaza come on top of the ...

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Photos show World Central Kitchen convoy destruction after deadly ... (NBC News)

The air strikes on a World Central Kitchen convoy in the Gaza Strip that killed seven have prompted questions about Israel's military practices in the war.

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Family and friends recall dedication of World Central Kitchen aid ... (The Associated Press)

An Israeli airstrike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza reverberated around the world Tuesday. Friends and relatives mourned the losses of those who were ...

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World Central Kitchen | Honoring WCK team members killed in Gaza (World Central Kitchen)

“These are the heroes of World Central Kitchen. These 7 beautiful souls were killed by the IDF in a strike as they were returning from a full day's mission.

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Aid organizations suspend operations in Gaza after World Central ... (ABC News)

Several humanitarian aid organizations have suspended operations in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers.

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World Central Kitchen suspende su actividad en Gaza tras muerte ... (WPLG Local 10)

Un ataque israelí mató a siete trabajadores de World Central Kitchen, lo que llevó al grupo de ayuda a suspender el martes la distribución de ayuda ...

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of World Central ... (The White House)

I am outraged and heartbroken by the deaths of seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen, including one American, in Gaza yesterday.

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Israeli strike killing 7 World Central Kitchen members sparks ... (NOVA Next)

There have been few incidents in six months of war in Gaza that created the level of outrage that leaders across three continents expressed Tuesday.

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Deaths of World Central Kitchen workers touches off fury inside ... (CNN)

An Israeli strike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers for the non-profit World Central Kitchen has touched off fury and indignation inside the White House ...

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Salvar vidas con alimentos, pero pagando un precio en sangre ... (Santa Maria Times)

WASHINGTON (AP) — La muerte de siete trabajadores de World Central Kitchen por un ataque israelí en Gaza fue un golpe trágico para esa organización benéfica ...

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Rep. Raskin Statement on World Central Kitchen Aid Workers Killed ... (Congressman Jamie Raskin)

Washington, DC – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today released the following statement. “My staff, my constituents and I are all devastated and shocked by ...

Murphy Statement On Deaths Of World Central Kitchen Volunteers ... (Senator Chris Murphy)

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, ...

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Muerte de trabajadores de World Central Kitchen desata la furia en ... (CNN)

El ataque israelí en Gaza que mató a siete trabajadores humanitarios de la organización sin ánimo de lucro World Central Kitchen desató la furia y la ...

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How José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Became Leaders in ... (The New York Times)

Long before the killings of seven workers in Gaza, World Central Kitchen pioneered a new way to deliver emergency relief, using local labor and recipes.

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Who were the World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israel's strike ... (CNN)

The non-profit World Central Kitchen has named its seven aid workers who were killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza on Tuesday, praising their ...

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World Central Kitchen names American Jacob Flickinger as victim of ... (CBS News)

Chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen says U.S.-Canadian national Jacob Flickinger was among 7 of its staff killed by "unforgiveable" Israeli airstrikes.

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World Central Kitchen identifies the 7 aid workers killed by Israeli ... (NBC4 Washington)

Friends and relatives mourned the losses of those who were delivering food to besieged Palestinians with the charity World Central Kitchen.

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Who were the World Central Kitchen workers killed by an Israeli ... (Axios)

The strike has highlighted the risks faced by humanitarians helping civilians during the Israel-Hamas war.

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World Central Kitchen attack in Gaza spotlights dangers for aid ... (The Washington Post)

Deaths of humanitarian aid workers in Gaza and other conflict-ridden areas are on the rise.

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