A Chicago chef paid tribute to seven World Central Kitchen workers who were killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Despite coordinating their movements with the Israeli Defense Forces, the workers were accidentally hit and killed by Israeli fire while on a mission to provide aid in conflict zones. The incident was referred to as a tragic case of forces unintentionally hitting innocent people by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The video of the blast clearly showed the logo of World Central Kitchen on the caravan vehicles. One of the workers, Zomi Francom from Australia, shared a common purpose with Chicago chef Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno, who had previously worked with a group of chefs to provide food at the Poland-Ukraine border during the war in Ukraine. Priolo regarded the deceased workers as heroes for volunteering their time and resources to help others in need. The tragedy left him sleepless and troubled throughout the night.
According to Priolo, he would willingly volunteer in Gaza if given the opportunity. He emphasized that chefs are dedicated to feeding people, describing it as their ultimate goal. José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen and owner of restaurants in Chicago, referred to the deceased workers as his “sisters and brothers” and “angels.” The commitment of these individuals to providing humanitarian aid in dangerous situations was deeply admired by the chef community.
