"Outraged"

The White House condemns deadly Israel strikes. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( April 3, 2024 Good morning. With the six-month anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel just days away, we’re spending the week thinking deeply about where the conflict stands now. Today, we’ve got the latest on the tragic strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza — and the impacts it could have on a region already on the brink of famine. Thank you for waking up with us, and stay tuned for more of our coverage in the days to come.   In the News katiecouric.com From left: Lalzawmi Frankcom and Chef Oli, employees of World Central Kitchen, who were killed in an Israeli attack. (Getty Images) Humanitarian Tragedy Israeli President Isaac Herzog has apologized for the strikes that killed seven members of a World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid team in Gaza on Monday. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the strikes were “unintended” and IDF officials are investigating. Devastating loss: The slain aid workers included three British citizens, a Polish citizen, an Australian citizen, an American-Canadian dual citizen, and a Palestinian citizen. Since their deaths, WCK has paused all humanitarian work in the region indefinitely. “Heartbroken”: José Andrés, the celebrity chef who founded the nonprofit, said on X that the Israeli government “needs to stop restricting humanitarian aid, stop killing civilians and aid workers, and stop using food as a weapon.” Fallout: Around 2.2 million Palestinians face severe food shortages and imminent mass starvation. The Associated Press reports that WCK was due to play a central role in a new maritime aid route for Gaza. Now, the viability of that route is unclear. Meanwhile, Israeli protesters calling for Netanyahu's resignation and the return of hostages clashed with police outside his residence on Tuesday. 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