UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel over Gaza aid worker deaths probe

The United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over Israel's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings related to the deaths of the aid workers, who were killed when their clearly marked convoy came under attack in 2024.

The three countries underscored the importance of accountability and called for a thorough, independent investigation into the incident. They emphasized that humanitarian workers operating in conflict zones require adequate protection and that attacks on aid operations undermine international humanitarian law and global relief efforts.

World Central Kitchen, a prominent international humanitarian organization, lost seven staff members in the strike on their convoy. The incident drew widespread international attention and criticism from numerous governments and human rights organizations.

Israel has stated that the airstrike was unintentional and resulted from operational mistakes, but the country has declined to launch a formal criminal investigation. The decision has sparked renewed calls from the international community for greater transparency and accountability regarding military operations in Gaza.

The statement from the three nations reflects growing diplomatic pressure on Israel to address concerns over civilian casualties and compliance with international humanitarian standards in its military operations in the Palestinian territory.