World Central Kitchen, a renowned humanitarian organization, is set to resume its operations in the Gaza Strip after an Israeli bombing that claimed the lives of seven of its staff and collaborators on April 1st. In a statement, Erin Gore, CEO of the NGO, announced their intention to continue with their mission to provide food aid to those in need in the region.
The NGO has faced significant challenges and risks due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite Israel’s apology for the attack, World Central Kitchen remains without guarantees that the Israeli Army has changed its operational rules. As such, they continue to demand an impartial and international investigation into the incident.
Despite these challenges, World Central Kitchen is determined to deliver much-needed food assistance to people in Gaza. They have 276 trucks ready to deliver almost eight million meals through various entry points. Additionally, they are exploring new avenues for food delivery such as through a sea corridor or the Israeli port of Ashdod.
The workers who were killed in the bombing were from various nationalities, highlighting the international nature of their humanitarian efforts. Israel claims that the NGO workers were mistaken for armed Hamas militants leading to the tragic attack. However, two officers from Israeli forces have been dismissed as a result of this incident.
World Central Kitchen is committed to providing food assistance to those in need in Gaza despite facing significant risks and challenges. Their mission remains critical for many people living in one of the world’s most troubled regions who rely on organizations like World Central Kitchen for survival.