According to the NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK), seven individuals associated with celebrity chef Jose Andres' organisation were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike in central Gaza on Monday.
The victims hailed from Australia, Britain, Poland, the United States, Canada, and Palestine.
They were travelling in two armoured vehicles adorned with the WCK logo, along with another vehicle, as stated by WCK in a released statement.
Israel has consistently refuted accusations of obstructing the distribution of essential food aid in Gaza, attributing the challenge to the logistical constraints faced by international aid organisations.
However, despite coordination efforts with the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), a convoy was struck while departing from its Deir al-Balah warehouse.
This occurred subsequent to the unloading of over 100 tons of humanitarian food aid, which had been transported to Gaza via sea, as stated by WCK.
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In response, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for the creation of a Palestinian state and stressed that their position on a peaceful settlement with Israel remains unchanged.
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The Israeli military said that two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip, with one landing in the sea off central Israel and the other failing to enter Israeli territory.
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A tragic loss strikes the World Central Kitchen (WCK) once again as another Palestinian aid worker, Nadi Sallout, loses his life in Gaza. This heartbreaking incident comes just months after an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of seven WCK team members. The world watches in shock as Israeli aggression continues to devastate Gaza, prompting widespread condemnation of Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions. Join us as we delve into the escalating tensions and the global response to this tragic event.
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Poland's Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a deal with US defence giant Raytheon to produce dozens of Patriot missile launchers, which he described as a step toward "strengthening Polish security".
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Watch as Great Britain's Amber Anning qualifies for the women's 400m finals in second place behind Poland's Natalia Kaczmarek at the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport
In a pivotal meeting in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas discussed Russia’s role in addressing the ongoing Gaza conflict. This significant encounter, the first of its kind since 2021, highlights Russia's strategic interest in mediating between Israel and Palestine. Putin reiterated his support for Palestinian statehood as a pathway to lasting peace in the region, expressing profound concern over civilian casualties in Gaza. His statements come amid heightened tensions and regional instability, with Russia positioning itself as a potential mediator in the conflict.
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Dozens of people have been killed in a strike that targeted a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City, Palestinian health officials have said - as the Israeli army.. Sky News
Dozens of people have been killed in a strike that targeted a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City, Palestinian health officials have said - as the Israeli army.. Sky News
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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Israeli fighter jets launched a series of powerful airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon’s Odaisseh, targeting key buildings used by the militant group. The strikes came in response to a barrage of rockets and missiles fired by Hezbollah at northern Israel, including one that hit the evacuated border community of Netu’a. While no injuries were reported, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded with intense artillery fire on the rocket launch sites, amplifying the already volatile situation. The fierce exchange has left the region on edge, with fears of further escalation looming large.
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Israeli television has broadcast disturbing CCTV footage that allegedly shows Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention facility in the Negev region. The video, which has sparked widespread outrage, shows dozens of prisoners lying face down with their hands on their heads, while one prisoner is led away to a secluded corner where the alleged abuse takes place. The footage reveals three soldiers using shields to obscure their actions from view, while a military dog on a lead barks fiercely just a metre away from the detainee. The incident, which reportedly occurred in July, has drawn severe criticism from international bodies and governments.
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Hezbollah has escalated tensions by launching explosive-laden drones at an Israeli army base in northern Israel, following the assassination of a Hamas commander in Sidon by Israeli forces. The IDF confirmed that several drones were launched, with one intercepted by air defenses and others causing damage in northern Israel. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. In retaliation, the IDF has conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon. Watch this video for the full story on this dramatic escalation and its impact on the region.
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Around five bodies arrived at a hospital in Gaza's Deir al-Balah on Monday after Israeli strikes killed eight people, including a child and five policemen, health authorities said.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has called for the evacuation of all remaining residents of Gaza City, directing them to move south towards Deir al-Balah. This directive, issued on Wednesday, is part of an intensified military campaign targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters within the enclave. The IDF has repeatedly urged Gaza City residents to evacuate in recent days, dropping leaflets and providing specific “safe routes” for evacuation. These instructions are in response to what the IDF describes as imminent and dangerous combat operations. The military has conducted extensive operations in Gaza City’s western, southern, and eastern neighbourhoods.
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