341 aid workers killed in Gaza since 7 October, UN reports

At least 341 humanitarian workers have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the conflict began on 7 October last year, according to Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The figure is based on data from the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

“Israeli air strikes killed four humanitarian workers - three from World Central Kitchen and one from Save the Children - bringing the total number of aid workers killed since October last year to 341,” Dujarric said during a media briefing.

He also highlighted warnings from humanitarian partners about the severe impact of military ground operations, airstrikes on civilian areas, and unexploded ordnance on Gaza’s local food systems, which have been devastated by the ongoing violence.