World Central Kitchen said it plans to restart aid operations in Gaza on Monday after halting its relief efforts when an Israeli airstrike killed seven of its workers on April 1.
The killings interrupted the crucial flow of food into the war-torn strip, where many displaced Gazans are on the brink of starvation. Prior to the airstrike, World Central Kitchen had distributed more than 43 millions in Gaza, the charity said.
However, after the airstrike, many organizations pulled their aid workers from the area and demanded an investigation into the deaths of civilians who were providing aid.
The Israel Defense Forces took responsibility for the attack and said it is investigating how it happened.
President Joe Biden criticized Israel after the tragedy, stating that it demonstrated the country was not doing enough to protect civilians.
Four weeks later, one of the world’s most recognized disaster relief organizations is ready to head back into the danger zone.
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire,” …