![Palestinian children wait in queues as the US-based international volunteer aid organization, World Central Kitchen (WCK) distribute meals cooked on wood fire due to fuel crisis, as the Israeli army continues to block the entrance of humanitarian aid, food and other products into Gaza on March 16, 2025 in Khan Yunis, Gaza. [Abed Rahim Khatib - Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AA-20250317-37363610-37363582-FUEL_CRISIS_AFFECTS_AID_ORGANIZATIONS_IN_GAZA.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1)
World Central Kitchen confirmed that one of its volunteers in Gaza was killed after an Israeli air strike hit the area near one of its kitchens during meal distribution yesterday , Quds News Network reported.
“Our hearts are heavy today,” the organisation said, mourning the loss.
The attack also left six others wounded as Israel’s relentless bombardment continues to devastate humanitarian operations in the besieged territory.
“Jalal was tragically killed and six other people were injured,” WCK said.
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“We will continue to support community kitchens throughout the region and operate our field kitchens where possible, based on daily assessments,” added the group, founded by celebrity chef Jose Andres. “We hope for peace for all and a lasting ceasefire.”
Andres reposted the message, adding, “The people of Gaza must have a future free of Israeli attacks against civilians, humanitarians, children……just as the people of Israel deserve to live without fear of terror and attacks by Hamas…. Enough…Let’s build peace….lets free the hostages, let’s restart a ceasefire and let free flow of the humanitarian aid again… and start hoping of a better tomorrow.”
This week’s strike came less than a year after an Israeli strike killed seven international WCK volunteers on 1 April 2024.
Since 18 March, Israel has intensified air strikes across Gaza, killing and injuring hundreds. Despite a ceasefire agreement brokered in January, Israeli forces have resumed attacks, further deepening the suffering of civilians.