The statements appear to show that there is a renewed window of opportunity for the UAE and WCK and others to continue work in Gaza.

The United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, spoke on the phone with José Andrés, the founder of the World Central Kitchen charity. According to a statement provided to media in the UAE, the Minister praised the work of the organization in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The conversation came a day after the IDF concluded an investigation into the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers of WCK on April 1.

“The IDF takes seriously the grave incident that claimed the lives of seven innocent humanitarian aid workers. We express our deep sorrow for the loss and send our condolences to the families and the WCK organization. We consider the vital humanitarian activity of international aid organizations to be of utmost importance, and we will continue to work to coordinate and assist their activities, while ensuring their safety and safeguarding their lives,” the IDF said.