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WCK Pauses Operations After Airstrike

World Central Kitchen (WCK) has paused its operations in Gaza following an Israeli airstrike that killed three of its employees. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a WCK worker involved in the October 7 Hamas attack, a claim WCK disputes, stating it had no knowledge of any ties to the incident.

Hostage Crisis in Gaza Continues

As of December 2024, over 100 hostages remain in Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack. Recent developments include threats from Hamas regarding potential Israeli rescue operations and the retrieval of bodies of hostages presumed dead. Negotiations for a ceasefire have resumed, raising hopes for their return.