Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed the elimination of five Hamas operatives in Gaza who disguised themselves as humanitarian aid workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK). These militants used a vehicle marked with the WCK logo and wore yellow vests to smuggle weapons. The WCK officially stated that the vehicle and individuals were not affiliated with their organization and condemned the impersonation, emphasizing that such actions endanger civilians and legitimate aid workers. Drone footage released by the IDF corroborated the presence of these militants posing as aid workers in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. The incident has raised concerns about the exploitation of humanitarian symbols in conflict zones. Meanwhile, a whistleblower complaint has been filed by an international aid worker accusing the World Food Programme (WFP) and other United Nations agencies of gross misconduct and misuse of humanitarian funds. The complaint alleges that these agencies refused offers of security and coordination from the IDF to facilitate aid delivery. Former Biden administration officials Jack Lew and David Satterfield stated they were not privy to any evidence that Hamas diverted US-funded aid provided by the WFP or other international organizations. The World Central Kitchen and other humanitarian groups have condemned the misuse of their emblems, highlighting the risks posed to civilians and aid personnel. The New York Times and some media outlets have not reported on the Hamas impersonation incident, despite its potential implications for humanitarian operations in Gaza.