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Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha
Palestinian World Central Kitchen driver and translator killed in a strike on its food-delivery convoy.
- Record ID
- PAL-41
- Incident date
- April 1, 2024
- Date of death
- April 1, 2024
- Outcome
- Fatal
- Location
- Deir al-Balah, Gaza
- Category
- Humanitarian aid worker
- Age (reported)
- 25
- Affiliation
- World Central Kitchen
What happened
Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha supported World Central Kitchen's emergency food operations in Gaza as a driver and translator. He was killed April 1, 2024 when Israeli forces struck an aid convoy after delivery work. WCK remembered him as part of the relief team from the beginning of the war.
Investigation & findings
World Central Kitchen's tribute identifies Abutaha and his role; Reuters and Associated Press reported the strike and the Israeli military's acknowledgment.
Last reviewed: October 25, 2026
Sources & records
- Primary source
- Additional source
- Occupied Palestinian Territory humanitarian reportingUN OCHA · UN situation reports
- Journalist casualties in Israel-Gaza warCommittee to Protect Journalists · Press freedom list