UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Summary
The UK, Canada, and Australia criticized Israel for not starting a criminal investigation into the killing of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian workers in Gaza in April 2024. Israel’s military said the attack was a mistake, but they found no criminal behavior by commanders involved.Key Facts
- Seven humanitarian workers from the World Central Kitchen were killed in Israeli strikes on April 1, 2024, while delivering food in Gaza.
- The victims included British, Polish, Australian, Canadian, and US-Canadian citizens.
- The UK, Canada, and Australia called Israel’s decision not to investigate "shameful" and said the victims’ families deserve justice.
- Israel’s military said the convoy had an armed guard not announced beforehand, who was mistaken for a Hamas fighter.
- Israel claimed there was no criminal wrongdoing despite admitting serious failures in communication and coordination.
- Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador and expressed outrage over the lack of investigation.
- The founder of World Central Kitchen called for an independent investigation into the strike.
- The dispute adds to tensions between Israel and several countries criticizing its military actions and settlement plans in the occupied West Bank.
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