David Cameron says ‘major changes’ must be made to ensure safety of humanitarian workers in call with Israeli minister
Three British nationals have been killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit an aid convoy in Gaza, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
Andrew Mitchell, a Foreign Office minister, summoned the Israeli ambassador over the incident and requested “a quick and transparent investigation, shared with the international community, and full accountability”.The group of aid workers had been travelling in two armoured vehicles marked with the charity’s logo, according to a statement released early on Tuesday.
“My thoughts are with friends and family,” the prime minister added. “They are doing fantastic work bringing alleviation to the suffering that many are experiencing in Gaza.” The spokesperson added: “The prime minister reiterated that Israel’s rightful aim of defeating Hamas would not be achieved by allowing a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.”“Reports of the death of British nationals – among others from World Central Kitchen – in an Israeli strike on Gaza are horrifying,” the Labour leader said.
Egeland said he had visited Gaza recently and ate meals with the WCK. “There is no nobler task,” he said. “I saw the good work of these very compassionate people helping the civilian population.”
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