Two international aid workers were killed in separate Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, reigniting global concerns over civilian safety amid escalating violence. Israel claims one victim was linked to Hamas’ October 7 attacks, but humanitarian groups deny the allegations, calling the deaths ‘unjustifiable.’
💔 Tragedy Strikes Humanitarian Efforts
Ahed Azmi Qdeih, a World Central Kitchen (WCK) engineer, died when his vehicle was struck in Khan Younis. Israel alleged he participated in the Hamas-led attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz, but his family insists he was ‘a lifelong humanitarian.’ WCK confirmed the strike but stated they had ‘no knowledge’ of his alleged ties to Hamas. The group has paused operations in Gaza, calling for transparency.
🩹 Second Aid Worker Killed Hours Later
Hours later, Save the Children announced staffer Ahmad Faisal Isleem Al-Qadi, 39, was also killed in Khan Younis. The agency condemned his death as ‘outrageous,’ praising his dedication to Gaza’s children. Israel has not commented on this strike.
📉 Rising Tensions, Mounting Casualties
At least nine Palestinians were killed near a crowd awaiting flour aid, medics say, in another strike blamed on Israel. Gaza officials report 32 Palestinians killed overnight, including seven in a central Gaza City bombing. Israel maintains it targets militants, not civilians, accusing Hamas of using civilian areas as shields—a claim Hamas denies.
With humanitarian groups demanding accountability and families mourning loved ones, the strikes highlight the deepening human cost of the conflict. 🌍💔
