Israeli Airstrike Kills Five in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis on November 30, 2024, killed five individuals, including three employees of the humanitarian organization World Central Kitchen (WCK). The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a WCK worker linked to the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, prompting WCK to express heartbreak and clarify that it had no knowledge of any ties to the alleged terrorist. Following the attack, WCK announced it was pausing operations in Gaza due to safety concerns, marking the third deadly incident involving the charity this year. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) emphasized that their strike was based on credible intelligence regarding a terrorist's location. Amidst ongoing violence in the region, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with many relying on WCK's aid efforts. The incident underscores the dangerous environment for aid workers in the conflict-torn area, where operations are increasingly fraught with risk.