Erin Gore, the WCK chief executive, said: “This is not only an attack against WCK, this is an attack on humanitarian organisations showing up in the most dire of situations where food is being used as a weapon of war. This is unforgivable.”
The charity will pause its operations in the region and says it will make a decision about the future of its work, raising fears that a nascent maritime corridor from Cyprus to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza in the face of repeated Israeli obstructions may collapse.
“Murdering tens of thousands of children was already pushing it, but killing seven of celebrity chef Jose Andres’ staff is just a bridge too far.”
Just when you think you know a country. If Israel keeps it up, it’s going to be hard to avoid the difficult conclusion that they’re being real jerks.