World Central Kitchen killed

The World Central Kitchen (WCK), a U.S.-based humanitarian organization, reported the death of its Palestinian staff member Nadi Sallout in Gaza, four months after an Israeli airstrike killed seven of its workers. WCK described Sallout as an integral part of their team and a dedicated humanitarian, noting that he was likely off duty when he was killed near Deir al-Balah. The earlier incident, which occurred on April 1, involved a mistaken Israeli airstrike on a convoy of aid vehicles, leading to widespread condemnation; an investigation confirmed that the strike was not deliberately aimed at aid workers. Israeli officials have denied claims of intentional targeting, attributing the tragedy to errors in decision-making and misidentification by lower-level officers. WCK expressed its condolences to Sallout's family and its team as they mourn this loss. Details about the circumstances of Sallout's death remain unclear as WCK continues to gather information.