‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
The UK, Australia, and Canada have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's decision not to launch a criminal investigation into the 2024 airstrikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers. The countries labeled the decision 'shameful' and demanded accountability for the incident.
Why it matters
The diplomatic friction highlights the international pressure on Israel regarding the safety of humanitarian workers in conflict zones.
A World Central Kitchen vehicle in Gaza after it was attacked by the IDF in April 2024. A World Central Kitchen vehicle in Gaza after it was attacked by the IDF in April 2024. Gaza ‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers
Prefer the Guardian on Google Britain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of the Israeli military authorities not to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 airstrikes that hit a convoy of aid vehicles in Gaza “shameful”. The strikes killed seven humanitarian workers from the US-based World Central Kitchen (WCK) organisation.
WCK staff from the three countries were among the casualties of the attack, which prompted global outrage.
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