The organization described Sallout as a "humanitarian at his very core" and an "integral member of [the] warehouse team" who had been with them since the early days of their response in Rafah.
In a statement, WCK expressed its condolences, stating: “Our thoughts and support are with Nadi's family and the rest of our dedicated team around the world as we mourn this tremendous loss.” The organization noted that further information regarding Sallout’s death would be released once available.
This incident follows a tragic event in April, when Israeli forces killed seven WCK workers in Gaza, including one Palestinian and six foreign nationals. The attack led to a temporary suspension of WCK’s operations despite the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The deceased foreign staffers included an Australian, three Britons, a North American, and a Pole.
At that time, the Israeli government admitted responsibility for the attack, which drew widespread condemnation, particularly from Western countries, and calls for an immediate investigation. WCK had previously stated that its team was traveling in deconflicted zones in clearly marked armored vehicles when they were targeted.
The organization has asserted that its vehicles were clearly identifiable and that their movements were monitored by the Israeli military, emphasizing that they were engaged in humanitarian work when attacked. (ILKHA)