How World Central Kitchen Continued Feeding Gaza After Deadly Precision Airstrike
On April 2nd, 2024 an airstrike hit a convoy of vehicles leaving the World Central Kitchen warehouse in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. The attack killed 7 volunteers from the food charity and raised questions about the targetting of humanitarian aid workers.
World Central Kitchen, coordinates with militaries and local partners to deliver hot meals. To those affected by natural disasters and conflicts worldwide. In Gaza, where over 2 million Palestinians live under an Israeli blockade, the work of WCK is all the more vital. For over a year they had been operating a sea route and warehouse to bring food into the coastal strip.
The Aftermath Of The Deadly Strike
In the aftermath of the airstrike, which bore signs of being a precision attack, World Central Kitchen faced a difficult choice. Would they continue their life-saving work in Gaza after losing volunteers in such a tragic way? Within days they made the decision to keep the humanitarian food aid flowing. Opening their newly constructed pier for additional shipments.
By refusing to be deterred from their mission, World Central Kitchen sent a message. That humanitarian principles will continue guiding their efforts no matter the risks. Their resilience helps ensure Gazans do not face further suffering from hunger during this time of conflict and closure. The attack that killed WCK volunteers may hinder but not stop the work of feeding the hungry.
