Aid Workers Killed in Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Mon Mar 17 2025 08:37:20 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Aid Workers Killed in Israeli Air Strike in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Tensions

A UK charity reports the deaths of eight aid workers in a recent Israeli air strike in Gaza, escalating fears of renewed conflicts.


A team from the Al Khair Foundation, consisting of volunteers and journalists, tragically lost their lives in northern Gaza due to Israeli military strikes over the weekend. The charity informed the BBC that these individuals were targeted while performing humanitarian work and documenting their efforts. The incident has sparked outrage, especially as it directly contradicts the ongoing ceasefire agreement established between Israel and Hamas.

According to the charity, the Israeli military claims they were targeting terrorists operating a drone, suggesting that the aid workers were mistakenly identified as threats. Qasim Rashid Ahmad, the charity’s founder, elaborated that their team was merely setting up tents and filming, with devastating consequences unfolding as they attempted to assist one another after an initial strike.

Several other team members were injured in this attack and transported to a local hospital. Hamas representatives have condemned the air strike as a gross violation of humanitarian norms and called it a "horrific massacre." The ceasefire, in place since early January, is now under threat following this tragic event, casting uncertainty on its longevity amid the backdrop of the ongoing conflict that intensified after Hamas's assault on Israel on October 7th. The war has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, exacerbating humanitarian concerns in the region.

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