Israeli airstrike kills five from World Central Kitchen, says Hamas-run media
Published April 2, 2024 6:43am CAIRO, Egypt – At least five employees from the World Central Kitchen were killed by an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah, the Hamas-run Gaza Government Media Office announced late on Monday. Those killed included people from Poland, Australia and a British national, a spokesman for the media office said, […]
CAIRO, Egypt – At least five employees from the World Central Kitchen were killed by an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah, the Hamas-run Gaza Government Media Office announced late on Monday.
Those killed included people from Poland, Australia and a British national, a spokesman for the media office said, adding that one Palestinian was also killed.
The WCK is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization whose objective is to provide meals for people affected by natural disasters. The organization, which was founded in 2010 by chef José Andrés, is known for preparing food for the earthquake victims in Haiti.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military or the World Central Kitchen. — Reuters