On Monday, seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) employees were killed by Israeli airstrikes while delivering food to civilians in Gaza. The victims were part of the organization’s relief and security teams and had just completed a mission in a deconflicted zone in central Gaza before being struck.
The loss of these brave individuals was deeply felt by the WCK community, with CEO Erin Gore expressing her sadness and calling them heroes who will always be remembered. The organization recently sent two ships carrying tons of food to Gaza as part of their ongoing efforts to provide aid to those in need.
WCK was founded by celebrity chef José Andrés and has been providing food to over 1 million people in Gaza since its inception. Despite this tragic event, the organization remains committed to its mission of feeding those who need it most.
The Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged the incident as a tragic event that happened unintentionally during war, calling for an end to the indiscriminate killing of innocent lives and preventing any further tragedies from occurring. Many people around the world have mourned the losses of these workers, including friends and relatives who had participated in aid efforts following wars and natural disasters.
