World Central Kitchen

Former Biden official: Netanyahu blocked July 2024 hostage deal, prolonged war by six months

"I would say most of my former colleagues think that President Biden should have put more pressure on Israel to conduct the war differently and end it sooner," ex-Biden aide Gordon wrote.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024
People sit in front of a World Central Kitchen in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on January 26, 2025.

WCK probe leak raises new questions over why IDF colonel was not prosecuted

Britain's former prime minister Tony Blair (C) and his wife Cherie Blair (R) depart after attending the annual Order of the Garter service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, west of London, on June 15, 2026.

Tony Blair disputes former UK UN envoy claims that he pushed PA to remove 'Palestine' from textbook

People sit in front of a World Central Kitchen in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on January 26, 2025.

Legal expert defends IDF rejection of World Central Kitchen strike investigation - interview


George Soros, WCK founder among awardees for Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom

Among recipients are Jewish billionaire and philanthropist George Soros who helped fund an anti-Israel organization that encouraged on campus pro-Palestinian protests.

US President Joe Biden stands next to Ralph Lauren, on the day Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, US January 4, 2025.

World Central Kitchen fires 62 Gaza employees after Israel finds connections to terror groups

Two WCK workers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the termination was for "security reasons."

 World Central Kitchen (WCK) barge loaded with food arrives off the Gaza coast, March 15, 2024

IDF strikes World Central Kitchen employee who participated in Oct. 7 attack

The WCK issued a statement saying they had no knowledge of any individual in the vehicle having ties to the October 7 massacre.

 Palestinians gather to receive food meals cooked by World Central Kitchen (WCK) after the charity resumed operations, at a school sheltering displaced people, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip May 1, 2024.

Over 3,500 pallets of Gaza-bound aid unloaded at Ashdod port

The aid, which had arrived from Cyprus aboard the American Cape Trinity on Thursday, contains food, water, and medical supplies.

Unloading of humanitarian aid destined for the Gaza Strip, transported via the maritime route from Cyprus to the Port of Ashdod.

IDF reinvades Khan Yunis for third time after only 8 days

The IDF renewed its calls to Palestinians in Khan Yunis to evacuate to the Israeli-designated humanitarian zone

 IDF operating in Gaza on August 8, 2024

Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza

The IDF decided to launch missiles at the convoy after mistakenly believing it was being hijacked by Hamas fighters, who were, in fact, locally contracted security guards.

 A PERSON looks on at a charred vehicle where seven World Central Kitchen employees were killed in an airstrike in the Deir al-Balah area of the Gaza Strip, last week.

Australian investigation into WCK strikes expected to back Israel's official response

The report is expected to include new recommendations for both the Australian Defence Force and international aid organizations operating in conflict zones.

 A Palestinian man rides a bicycle past a damaged vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike, in the central Gaza Strip April 2, 2024.

IDF initiates 2nd invasion of al-Bureij

While the military has continued smaller clean-up operations in parts of central Gaza and Rafah over the last month, it has not carried out a larger-scale invasion of the area since early February.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 4, 2024

Deaths of WCK humanitarians highlight role of security coordinators - analysis

Gaza convoy strike killed three UK former military service members who were working as part of the security team of the World Central Kitchen humanitarian organization.

 A PERSON looks on at a charred vehicle where seven World Central Kitchen employees were killed in an airstrike in the Deir al-Balah area of the Gaza Strip, last week.

US: Israel still hasn’t done enough on Gaza aid, famine imminent

The Biden administration has warned that if it Israel does not quickly ensure the delivery of sufficient humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, the US will change its policy toward the war.

 Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, April, 1, 2024.