Islamic Organization condemns ‘horrific crime’ that targeted World Central Kitchen team members

JEDDAH: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the 'horrific crime' that targeted the World Central Kitchen (WCK) team, which resulted in the killing of seven aid workers. 'This massacre sends a clear Israeli message to the world that everyone is threatened with death in the Gaza Strip, amid deliberate starvation and indirect expulsion of international organizations, a policy that began with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and continues to intimidate all those working to provide food to the residents of Gaza,' said OIC. The organization called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities towards compelling Israel, the occupying power, to respect its obligations under international humanitarian law and relevant United Nations resolutions. It reiterated its call for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, the provision of protection to civilian properties and civilians, including relief workers. OIC called for ensuring a dequate and sustainable delivery of humanitarian assistance to the entire Strip. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA