GCC, MWL Condemn Targeting of 'World Central Kitchen' Aid Convoy in Gaza

People gather Tuesday around a World Central Kitchen vehicle that the organization says was hit in an Israeli strike on Monday in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. (Mohammed Saber/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
People gather Tuesday around a World Central Kitchen vehicle that the organization says was hit in an Israeli strike on Monday in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. (Mohammed Saber/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
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GCC, MWL Condemn Targeting of 'World Central Kitchen' Aid Convoy in Gaza

People gather Tuesday around a World Central Kitchen vehicle that the organization says was hit in an Israeli strike on Monday in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. (Mohammed Saber/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
People gather Tuesday around a World Central Kitchen vehicle that the organization says was hit in an Israeli strike on Monday in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. (Mohammed Saber/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, expressed his strong condemnation and deep dismay at the targeting of a convoy belonging to the "World Central Kitchen" organization in the Gaza Strip.

He said the incident represents a blatant continuation of the series of crimes and violations committed by the Israeli occupation, which is contrary to international law and humanitarian principles.
According to the GCC statement, Albudaiwi also called on the international community to fulfil its role in putting an end to these serious Israeli violations and to protect innocent civilians and workers of humanitarian and relief organisations in order to avoid further escalation of the crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Albudaiwi extended his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the victims' families, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Also, the Muslim World League has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces' attack on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy in the Gaza Strip, denouncing it as a blatant violation of international and humanitarian laws.
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa expressed deep concern over the targeting of missions and relief organizations, as well as their personnel, SPA reported.

He reiterated the urgent need to cease these egregious violations against defenceless civilians and humanitarian workers.
Sheikh Al-Issa extended heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims affected by the attack, while also wishing a swift recovery to those injured.



Saudi Arabia Sends New Aid Convoys for Residents Returning to Northern Gaza

The aid aims to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs as they return to homes that have been destroyed or damaged. SPA
The aid aims to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs as they return to homes that have been destroyed or damaged. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Sends New Aid Convoys for Residents Returning to Northern Gaza

The aid aims to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs as they return to homes that have been destroyed or damaged. SPA
The aid aims to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs as they return to homes that have been destroyed or damaged. SPA

New aid convoys from Saudi Arabia arrived in northern Gaza on Monday, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief).

The assistance is part of a campaign aimed at providing essential relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
The convoys delivered shelter kits, including blankets, mattresses, cooking utensils, water containers, and other necessary supplies to assist residents returning to their homes in northern Gaza.
The Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the executive partner of KSrelief in Gaza, is set to begin distributing the aid packages promptly.

The aid aims to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs as they return to homes that have been destroyed or damaged.
The effort is part of a series of humanitarian and relief programs executed by Saudi Arabia in solidarity with the Palestinian people during their ongoing crises and hardships.