‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Summary
The UK, Australia, and Canada criticized Israel’s decision not to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 airstrikes that killed seven humanitarian workers from the World Central Kitchen in Gaza. These countries called the decision unfair and demanded justice for the victims and their families.Key Facts
- An Israeli airstrike hit a convoy of aid vehicles in Gaza in April 2024, killing seven humanitarian workers from the US-based World Central Kitchen.
- The countries of the victims—UK, Australia, and Canada—called Israel’s refusal to investigate the incident “shameful.”
- Israel’s military said the attack was a mistake, claiming the convoy had deviated from a pre-agreed route and that soldiers thought they were targeting armed militants.
- Two Israeli officers were removed from their roles and three reprimanded, but no criminal charges were filed.
- Humanitarian groups reported Gaza remains very dangerous for aid workers, with many killed in recent years.
- Poland also expressed disappointment and is investigating the death of a Polish volunteer in the same attack.
- The Israeli military admitted another fatal incident where soldiers shot a child and family members but said it will investigate these cases.
- Experts say investigations into Israeli troops rarely lead to criminal convictions.
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