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Israel’s attack on World Central Kitchen

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Apr 4, 2024
Stephen Kalin, a Wall Street Journal reporter, shares gripping firsthand accounts of the tragic attack that claimed the lives of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza. Jeremy Konyndyk, President of Refugees International, discusses the dire humanitarian implications of the escalating violence, emphasizing the critical need for aid and protection for humanitarian workers. They delve into the urgent food crisis in Gaza, pressing for policy changes to address the humanitarian disaster while advocating for a ceasefire to restore essential services.
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ANECDOTE

WCK Convoy Attack

  • World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers delivered supplies via a makeshift jetty in Gaza.
  • Returning from Der Beleh, their convoy was hit by apparent drone strikes, killing seven.
INSIGHT

Deconfliction Failure

  • WCK followed deconfliction protocols, notifying Israeli forces of their route and location.
  • Despite this, the convoy was struck, raising questions about the incident.
ANECDOTE

World Central Kitchen's Work

  • WCK, founded by chef José Andrés, provides emergency food relief worldwide.
  • In Gaza, they became a key food provider, serving 300,000 meals daily.
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