"Chef José Andrés Reflects on Tragic Loss in Gaza Conflict"

Chef José Andrés condemned Israel’s war in Gaza as a “war against humanity itself” following the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers by Israeli troops. He called for an independent investigation into the attack and criticized Israel’s military offensive, comparing it to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine. President Joe Biden condemned the attack and threatened conditions on U.S. aid to Israel. Andrés expressed deep emotional distress over the incident and emphasized the need to hold accountable those responsible for targeting citizens and aid workers.