Guwahati: A woman of Autralian-Mizo background was killed in northern Gaza during an alleged Israeli airstrike.
Lalzawmi Frankcom was a senior manager at World Central Kitchen (WCK) hailing from a mixed Australian-Mizo background.
The 43-year-old was part of a mission aimed at delivering vital food and aid to the distressed populace of the region when the convoy she was travelling in came under fire, according to reports.
Australian Prime Minister expressed his condemnation, labelling the incident as ‘completely unacceptable’ and emphasizing the loss of an outstanding individual dedicated to humanitarian causes.
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A family member of Lalzawmi remarked, “We are devastated by this loss as we took immense pride in her and the exceptional humanitarian work she pursued worldwide. During her last visit to Mizoram, she shared her profound passion for aiding others and travelling extensively.”
Reportedly, Lalzawmi had expressed concerns about the journey ahead in her final message to the family’s WhatsApp group.
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The airstrike claimed the lives of six international aid workers from WCK, alongside their Palestinian driver.
The charity, spearheaded by celebrity chef Jose Andres, announced an immediate suspension of operations in the region following the incident.