**Tragic Loss of Humanitarian Workers Amid Strikes in Gaza: Al Khair Foundation Reports Casualties**

Mon Mar 17 2025 08:34:59 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Tragic Loss of Humanitarian Workers Amid Strikes in Gaza: Al Khair Foundation Reports Casualties**

A UK-based charity confirms the death of its team during an Israeli military operation in Gaza, sparking outrage and renewed tension in the region.


The Al Khair Foundation claims that its members, including journalists, were victims of an Israeli air strike that has raised significant concerns over humanitarian safety amid ongoing conflicts.



A devastating incident unfolded in northern Gaza when an Israeli air strike claimed the lives of eight humanitarian workers affiliated with the UK-registered Al Khair Foundation, which provides assistance to those affected by conflict. The charity reported to the BBC that its members were struck while setting up tents and documenting their humanitarian efforts. Among the deceased were both volunteers and independent journalists.

According to the Israeli military, the air strike targeted individuals identified as terrorists operating a drone that posed a threat to their troops. However, Al Khair Foundation founder Qasim Rashid Ahmad firmly rejected these accusations, stating that their team was solely engaged in charitable activities. The military's claims included a narrative of subsequent strikes on those allegedly involved in using the drone.

The fatalities included prominent figures such as video editor Bilal Abu Matar and cameramen Mahmoud Al-Sarraj, Bilal Aqila, and Mahmoud Asleem, all of whom were recognized by the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate. The organization condemned the strike, asserting it illustrated Israel’s ongoing systematic targeting of reporters and advocates for human rights within the region.

In a separate statement, Hamas officials characterized the air strike as a "horrific massacre," adding to the rising tension in a climate already fraught with heightened hostilities. Although a ceasefire has been in effect since January 2023, the stability of future agreements remains precarious amidst unsuccessful negotiations for extensions and new terms.

The ongoing exchange of hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel has been a focal point of the peace talks. As of March, hostages taken during the conflict's resurgence have been exchanged for Palestinian prisoners, yet complications have led to stalled discussions regarding future arrangements. The humanitarian death toll resulting from the violence has reached staggering numbers, with recent reports estimating over 48,300 casualties in Gaza since Israel's military campaigns commenced following an unprecedented attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

As tensions persist, the plight of humanitarian workers on the ground is paramount, emphasizing the increasingly dangerous landscape for those striving to provide aid amid the turmoil in the region.

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