World Central Kitchen

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

A spokesperson for Blair told The Jerusalem Post that Greenstock's claim "is not true and a complete fabrication."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
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.
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

Last week, the IDF probe admitted that its surveillance officials misidentified the WCK security officials as Hamas.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
LAST WEEK, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a statement about the sanctions on Israelis saying: ‘We call on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.’

Australia summons Israeli envoy over decision not to prosecute aid worker killings

The attack drew widespread condemnation from the United States and several allies after citizens of Britain and Poland, as well as Palestinians and a dual US-Canadian citizen were among those killed.

|ByREUTERS
The IDF ordered a deeper prove into the killing of six-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab, pictured here.

Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre

The IDF examined five major cases, including the Islamic Red Crescent and the death of Hind Rajab, resulting in two criminal probes, two disciplinary probes, and the closure of one file.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

UAE sends 370 tonnes of aid, first land convoy reaches Jabalya in northern Gaza

UAE sends 370 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza via land convoy, marking a significant development amid efforts to provide humanitarian support.

APRIL 10, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Members of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Red Crescent Society load humanitarian aid and relief supplies onto a cargo truck, after the vehicle was checked for explosives, at the port of Umm Qasr Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

WSJ: Denying weapons to Israel in the middle of a war is betrayal

"Denying weapons to an ally in the middle of a war is the definition of betrayal," the newspaper's editorial board wrote, labeling Pelosi a "sunshine ally."

APRIL 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks to a democratic caucus meeting to nominate their own candidate for the next Speaker of the House, after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 10, 2023.

'Stop the war' Macron, Sisi, Abdullah demand immediate ceasefire in joint op-ed

They claimed a famine is setting in Gaza and that Israel is "obligated to ensure the flow of humanitarian assistance" on the exact same day that over 400 humanitarian aid trucks entered the enclave.

APRIL 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Protestors, calling for ceasefire in Gaza, attend a demonstration near Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., March 28, 2024.

Israel doubles down against foreign probe of WCK incident

The IDF is responding to international calls for "transparency" regarding the accidental shooting of the WCK aid works in the Gaza Strip last week.

APRIL 8, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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.

Under pressure, Israeli government plans to increase Gaza aid entry

Following the WCK aid disaster and growing international pressure, the Israeli government is coordinating with other countries to ensure more aid reaches the Gaza Strip.

APRIL 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Egyptian Red Crescent members and volunteers gather next to a truck carrying humanitarian aid as it drives through the Rafah crossing from the Egyptian side, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt October 22, 2023

To decide not to decide: Kicking the can down the road in Gaza - comment

The IDF needs to ask itself tough questions about breaches of protocol – not after the war, but right now.

APRIL 8, 2024ByTZVI JOFFRE
A Palestinian inspects near a vehicle where employees from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), including foreigners, were killed in an Israeli airstrike. April 2, 2024.

Deputy minister against IDF chief of staff: 'Dismiss him immediately'

The leader of the Noam Party, MK Avi Maoz, criticized IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and called for his dismissal. In his statement, he strongly opposed various decisions by the chief of staff.

APRIL 7, 2024ByYAKI ADAMKER
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (left) and MK Avi Maoz (Right)

PM Netanyahu 'desperate' for hostage deal, WCK accident 'changed everything' - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly desperate to achieve a hostage and ceasefire that would see the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas, as IDF troops pulled from Khan Yunis.

APRIL 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, March 31, 2024.

How the Gaza aid strike could have been prevented - report

When an aid organization presented a plan to better organize aid distribution, the Prime Minister's Office told them "What's the rush?"

APRIL 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

Herzi Halevi to reprimand commander of IDF Southern Command over WCK killings

Upon receiving the report, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi ordered several disciplinary actions to be taken immediately.

APRIL 5, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Commanding Officer of the Southern Command Yaron Finkelman at Shifa Hospital, March 23, 2024.