‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
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Key context: <p>Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers</p><p>Britain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of the Israeli military authorities not to open a criminal investigation into the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/02/gaza-aid-convoy-strike-what-happened-and-who-were-the-victims">April 2024 airstrikes</a> 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.</p><p>WCK staff from the three countries were among the casualties of the attack, which prompted global outrage.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/21/uk-australia-canada-criticise-israel-gaza-aid-convoy-killings-decision">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workersBritain, 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. Continue reading...
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