The National Cathedral will host an interfaith Celebration of Life on Thursday at 11 a.m. to honor the seven aid workers who were killed in Gaza while delivering food to civilians in need. The memorial service, which will be live-streamed for the public to join, is being hosted by World Central Kitchen (WCK) and will pay tribute to the fallen heroes.
The victims include Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland. Celebrity Chef José Andrés, the founder of WCK, is expected to speak at the event, where people of all faiths will come together to honor the fallen heroes.
The tragic incident occurred following a two-week raid on Shifa Hospital by Israeli troops, during which the workers were killed. Aid volunteers in Gaza have been tirelessly providing aid to Palestinians who have been facing food shortages due to Israeli blockades established after a Hamas attack. The risks faced by aid workers in Gaza are significant, with approximately 200 volunteers losing their lives since the crisis began.
The Israeli military has stated that they are conducting a review to understand the circumstances of the incident. For more information on the victims and how you can support their families and aid efforts in Gaza, visit the provided link.