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Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Aid Workers

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of opening a coronial inquest into the killing of three British nationals working with the World Central Kitchen by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza.

Answer

The Prime Minister spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on 2 April and made clear that the UK was appalled by the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including three British Nationals, in an Israeli airstrike. The Prime Minister called for a thorough and transparent investigation into what happened. We are reviewing the initial findings of Israel's investigation of the incident.

Guaranteed deconfliction for aid convoys and other humanitarian work is essential.

The Government mourns the loss of these brave humanitarian workers, and our thoughts remain with their families at this time.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23700
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Death Armed conflict Coroners Gaza Aid workers
Link
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