Rishi Sunak demands urgent probe
Rishi Sunak has called for a swift investigation after reports surfaced that three British nationals were killed in an airstrike in Gaza. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for urgent answers following the tragic incident that also claimed the lives of workers from World Central Kitchen.
David Cameron seeks transparent explanation
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has echoed Sunak's sentiments, urging for a full and transparent explanation of the events surrounding the airstrike. He emphasized the importance of protecting humanitarian workers and ensuring they can carry out their vital work without hindrance.
Foreign Office working to confirm British casualties
Foreign Office officials are currently working to verify reports of British nationals among those who lost their lives in the attack, which also claimed the lives of individuals from various nationalities, including an Australian, Polish national, and American-Canadian dual citizen.
International aid workers targeted
The aid workers, part of a convoy that had unloaded essential humanitarian food in Gaza, were attacked while leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse. The incident has sparked calls for increased protection for humanitarian agencies operating in conflict zones.
MP calls for assurance of safety
Alicia Kearns, chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, emphasized the need for humanitarian agencies to receive assurances of safety for their personnel. The tragic event has highlighted the risks faced by those working to provide crucial aid in volatile regions.
