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Adaptation and Operation in Conflict Zones
World Central Kitchen, led by Chef Jose Andres, adapted their operations to provide food assistance in Gaza amidst conflict. Leveraging their experience in Ukraine, the organization established around 60 kitchens in the region and employed 400 Palestinians. However, the challenge arose in transporting food into Gaza through Israeli checkpoints, causing a bottleneck in aid delivery. By working with government entities and coordinating permissions, World Central Kitchen demonstrated flexibility and resilience in navigating the complexities of providing aid in conflict zones.