The Week in Pictures: March 29 - April 5

Bodies of the deceased officials of the US-based international volunteer aid organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), can be seen on the ground following an Israeli attack on a WCK vehicle in Deir Al-Balah. Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Bodies of the deceased officials of the US-based international volunteer aid organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), can be seen on the ground following an Israeli attack on a WCK vehicle in Deir Al-Balah. Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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From the killing of aid workers in Gaza, to a hostage situation in the Netherlands, to the Good Friday processions across the world, dpa International presents its Pictures of the Week.

Ambulances carrying the bodies of the World Central Kitchen aid group staff members, who were killed in an Israeli air strike, go into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing. Seven employees of the US-based aid organization World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip on Monday. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Ambulances carrying the bodies of the World Central Kitchen aid group staff members, who were killed in an Israeli air strike, go into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing. Seven employees of the US-based aid organization World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip on Monday. Mohammed Talatene/dpa
Ashraf Abu Diraz mourns his two children, Aisel, 1 year old, and Russell, 3 years old, and his wife, who were killed in an Israeli air strike on thier house, as their bodies are taken from Al-Najjar hospital morgue for burial in Rafah Ahmed Ibrahim/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Ashraf Abu Diraz mourns his two children, Aisel, 1 year old, and Russell, 3 years old, and his wife, who were killed in an Israeli air strike on thier house, as their bodies are taken from Al-Najjar hospital morgue for burial in Rafah Ahmed Ibrahim/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Palestinians, injured during an Israeli bombing, receive treatment while laying on the floor of the Nasser Hospital. Ahmed Zakot/dpa
Palestinians, injured during an Israeli bombing, receive treatment while laying on the floor of the Nasser Hospital. Ahmed Zakot/dpa
Palestinians inspect the damage at al-Shifa Hospital complex, following a two-week military operation by the Israeli army in Gaza City. Omar Ishaq/dpa
Palestinians inspect the damage at al-Shifa Hospital complex, following a two-week military operation by the Israeli army in Gaza City. Omar Ishaq/dpa
A general view of the destruction in the vicinity of al-Shifa Hospital, following a two-week military operation by the Israeli army in Gaza City. Omar Ishaq/dpa
A general view of the destruction in the vicinity of al-Shifa Hospital, following a two-week military operation by the Israeli army in Gaza City. Omar Ishaq/dpa
German food parcels arrive to displaced Palestinians through the World Food Organization, during the holy month of Ramadan, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
German food parcels arrive to displaced Palestinians through the World Food Organization, during the holy month of Ramadan, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block the road as they protest against the military draft bill. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block the road as they protest against the military draft bill. Ilia Yefimovich/dpa
Israeli police officers arrest a protestor during a protest by relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the 07 October attacks by Hamas, in front of the Israeli Defence Ministry, amid the ongoing battles in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group. Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Israeli police officers arrest a protestor during a protest by relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the 07 October attacks by Hamas, in front of the Israeli Defence Ministry, amid the ongoing battles in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group. Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (L) stands next to the coffins of seven Revolutionary Guard Corps members who were killed in a strike on the country's consular in Damascus, which Tehran blamed on Israel, ahead of their funeral procession. -/Iranian Supreme leader's Office/dpa
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (L) stands next to the coffins of seven Revolutionary Guard Corps members who were killed in a strike on the country's consular in Damascus, which Tehran blamed on Israel, ahead of their funeral procession. -/Iranian Supreme leader's Office/dpa
Chairman of Hamas’ political bureau Ismail Haniyeh addresses the audience through a televised speech during an event ahead of al-Quds Day. Marwan Naamani/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Chairman of Hamas’ political bureau Ismail Haniyeh addresses the audience through a televised speech during an event ahead of al-Quds Day. Marwan Naamani/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A relative of the child, Farida Hamami, mourns near her body after she was killed following a missile strike by the Syrian regime that targeted the town of Sarmin in Idlib. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
A relative of the child, Farida Hamami, mourns near her body after she was killed following a missile strike by the Syrian regime that targeted the town of Sarmin in Idlib. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa
A man is arrested by the DSI, a special unit of the Dutch police, outside a cafe in Ede. Several people were taken hostage in a cafe in the Dutch city of Ede near Utrecht on Saturday. Remko De Waal/ANP/dpa
A man is arrested by the DSI, a special unit of the Dutch police, outside a cafe in Ede. Several people were taken hostage in a cafe in the Dutch city of Ede near Utrecht on Saturday. Remko De Waal/ANP/dpa
Polling station officials count ballot papers after the end of the local elections in Turkey. Bilal Seckin/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Polling station officials count ballot papers after the end of the local elections in Turkey. Bilal Seckin/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US President Joe Biden (R) and First Lady, Jill Biden, attend the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll at the South Lawn. Niyi Fote/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US President Joe Biden (R) and First Lady, Jill Biden, attend the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll at the South Lawn. Niyi Fote/TheNEWS2 via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
King Charles III (L) and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Hollie Adams/PA Wire/dpa
King Charles III (L) and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Hollie Adams/PA Wire/dpa
San Lorenzo's Agustin Giay and Boca Juniors' Kevin Zenon battle for ther ball during the Argentinian Professional League Cup Group B soccer match between Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo at The Alberto José Armando Stadium. Manuel Cortina/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
San Lorenzo's Agustin Giay and Boca Juniors' Kevin Zenon battle for ther ball during the Argentinian Professional League Cup Group B soccer match between Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo at The Alberto José Armando Stadium. Manuel Cortina/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu (L) and Manchester City's Erling Haaland battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Andrew Yates/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu (L) and Manchester City's Erling Haaland battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Andrew Yates/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes (L) and Everton's Idrissa Gueye battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James' Park. Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/dpa
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes (L) and Everton's Idrissa Gueye battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Everton at St. James' Park. Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/dpa
Manchester United's Antony (L) fouls Chelsea's Marc Cucurella resulting in a penalty during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa
Manchester United's Antony (L) fouls Chelsea's Marc Cucurella resulting in a penalty during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Bradley Collyer/PA Wire/dpa
Leipzig's Lois Openda reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and FSV Mainz 05 at Red Bull Arena. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
Leipzig's Lois Openda reacts during the German Bundesliga soccer match between RB Leipzig and FSV Mainz 05 at Red Bull Arena. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
Everton's James Garner (L) and Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton at the Vitality Stadium. Andrew Matthews/PA Wire/dpa
Everton's James Garner (L) and Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier battle for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton at the Vitality Stadium. Andrew Matthews/PA Wire/dpa
Munich's Harry Kane jumps into the goal of Dortmund during German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Munich's Harry Kane jumps into the goal of Dortmund during German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. Sven Hoppe/dpa
A man smokes a bong during a "Smoke In" in front of the Brandenburg Gate. From 01 April 2024, adults aged 18 and over will be allowed to possess 25 grams of cannabis in public places. In private areas, up to 50 grams of home-grown cannabis will be permitted. Sebastian Gollnow/dpa
A man smokes a bong during a "Smoke In" in front of the Brandenburg Gate. From 01 April 2024, adults aged 18 and over will be allowed to possess 25 grams of cannabis in public places. In private areas, up to 50 grams of home-grown cannabis will be permitted. Sebastian Gollnow/dpa
A figure representing Jesus lies in the rain after the Good Friday procession in Bavaria. Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa
A figure representing Jesus lies in the rain after the Good Friday procession in Bavaria. Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa
Parishioners from St Peter's Church after hiking to the Rylstone Cross on Barden Moor, on Good Friday. Danny Lawson/PA Wire/dpa
Parishioners from St Peter's Church after hiking to the Rylstone Cross on Barden Moor, on Good Friday. Danny Lawson/PA Wire/dpa
Lebanese devotees reenact Jesus' Way of the Cross, during the traditional Good Friday procession in the southern Lebanese village of Qraiyeh. Marwan Naamani/dpa
Lebanese devotees reenact Jesus' Way of the Cross, during the traditional Good Friday procession in the southern Lebanese village of Qraiyeh. Marwan Naamani/dpa
Christian devotees reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the traditional Good Friday procession. Petrášek Radek/CTK/dpa
Christian devotees reenact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the traditional Good Friday procession. Petrášek Radek/CTK/dpa
Members of Christian community take part in Good Friday services at St. Johns Cathedral Church. -/PPI via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Members of Christian community take part in Good Friday services at St. Johns Cathedral Church. -/PPI via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A couple kisses in front of the Easter bonfire in the Friedrichsdorf district of Burgholzhausen. Andreas Arnold/dpa
A couple kisses in front of the Easter bonfire in the Friedrichsdorf district of Burgholzhausen. Andreas Arnold/dpa
People visit Diamond Hill Cemetery, one of the city's oldest graveyard, on the day of the annual Ching Ming Festival to pay respect to the ancestors honoring the thousand year old tradition. Liau Chung-Ren/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
People visit Diamond Hill Cemetery, one of the city's oldest graveyard, on the day of the annual Ching Ming Festival to pay respect to the ancestors honoring the thousand year old tradition. Liau Chung-Ren/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
A hungry crow pecks at a dead fish with its beak on the Magellan Terraces. Marcus Brandt/dpa
A hungry crow pecks at a dead fish with its beak on the Magellan Terraces. Marcus Brandt/dpa