Deaths in attack on humanitarian aid workers in Gaza
Published on 2. April 2024
from Jonas Gruenwald
We are deeply shocked by the death of seven employees of the aid organization World Central Kitchen. They were killed today in an airstrike on their convoy by the Israeli army.
We are saddened by the loss of seven people who were torn from their lives in the performance of their humanitarian duties and in the exercise of human solidarity.
We are furious that humanitarian aid workers are repeatedly the victims of attacks despite all their efforts and, as in this case, have to pay for their commitment with their lives.
We are shocked by the incomprehensible harshness with which the fighting in the Gaza Strip is being waged, the disregard for humanitarian law and the recklessness with which civilian casualties are being accepted.
The fighting must stop NOW, humanitarian aid must be made possible and the hostages must be released! Our thoughts are with the dead WCK employees and their families and the victims of the war in Gaza.
Global Solidarity Now. Now more than ever!
In our areas of operation – Gaza, Ukraine, and other crisis regions – we witness every day just how urgently people rely on fast and flexible humanitarian response. Especially now, as humanitarian assistance comes under increasing global pressure, our work is more challenging and more vital than ever.
Gaza: at least 14 humanitarian aid workers killed by Israeli military
We are stunned by this repeated breach of international law by the Israeli army and condemn this attack on our colleagues in the strongest possible terms.
War in Gaza: More relentless than ever before
Since March 18, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is history. The war continues and with it the killing and destruction, but it seems to be even more intense than before. There is no security for the people in Gaza and even for humanitarian aid workers it is more dangerous than before the agreement.
