World Central Kitchen massacre: Mia Khalifa appalled by Israeli strike on Gaza foreign aid workers

Mia Khalifa has added her voice to the chorus of condemnation and outrage over Israel's attack that killed 6 international aid workers affiliated to the World Central Kitchen group and their Palestinian driver in Gaza on Monday

In a series of posts on her X (formerly Twitter) account, the Lebanese-American ex-adult film actress expressed horror at the new Israeli massacre and attacked the US government spokesperson John Kirby for his reaction while reposting other celebrities and figures' reactions denouncing the killing.

"The IOF hunted those @WCKitchen humanitarian aid workers for a mile and a half taunting them while they ran from convoy to convoy until the final missile," she wrote, using IOF acronym in reference to the Israeli army (Israeli Occupation Forces).

The IOF hunted those @WCKitchen humanitarian aid workers for a mile and a half taunting them while they ran from convoy to convoy until the final missile.

— Mia K. (@miakhalifa) April 2, 2024

A marked three-vehicle convoy delivering food parcels from the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) was hit by an Israeli airstrike on Monday night as it travelled in a 'deconflicted zone' on the coastal al-Rashid Road in Gaza.

The attack triggered global condemnation as governments demanded explanations over the attack from Israel, which has claimed it to be in "error" but has so far refused to apologise, vowing an investigation. Israel has usually absolved itself of responsibility in similar cases in the past.

WCK, which has been working in Gaza since the start of the war, said in a statement on Tuesday that the convoy of two armoured vehicles and one soft-skin was hit "despite coordinating movements" with the Israeli army.

Three British nationals, a Canadian-American dual national, a Palestinian national, and a Polish and Australian national were identified as the victims of the attack.

WCK named those killed in the strike as: Palestinian Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, 25, Australian Lalzawmi (Zomi) Frankcom, 43, Polish Damian Soból, 35, Jacob Flickinger, 33, a US-Canadian dual citizen, and British citizens John Chapman, 57, James Henderson, 33, and James Kirby, 47.

Khalifa, who garners millions of followers on her social media platforms, has gained attention in recent years after she waded into politics and social issues.

She has also been expressing strong views in support of the Palestinian people during Israel's war on Gaza, earning her the ire of supporters of the Jewish state and its genocidal actions in the occupied Palestinian territories.

US adult entertainment enterprise Playboy announced in October it had cut ties with Mia Khalifa for statements she made after 7 October.

The company reportedly said in a statement that it had terminated its relationship with the media personality and former adult film actress, including deleting her channel on its creator platform.

Playboy said Khalifa had made "disgusting and reprehensible comments allegedly celebrating Hamas’ attacks on Israel.