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The other victims of the strike were from Australia, Poland, Palestine and a dual citizen of America and Canada. They were traveling through a disillusioned zone, WCK said in a statement.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said on Tuesday morning that it was “aware” of the report.
Earlier it was believed that only one British citizen had died from the air strike but BBC News confirmed that the number had risen to three.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have “expressed their deepest condolences” to the families of the World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza.
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IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a statement: “Last night, there was an incident in Gaza that led to the tragic death of World Central Kitchen workers as they carried out their vital mission of bringing food to people in need.
“As a professional military committed to international law, we are committed to rigorous and transparent scrutiny of our operations.”
Earlier Foreign Secretary David Cameron called for a “full, transparent explanation” from the Israeli Government.
We have called on Israel to immediately investigate and provide a full, transparent explanation of what happened.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) April 2, 2024
He has since issued an update saying he had spoken to his Israeli counterpart, Israel Katz, to stress the need for “major changes” to ensure the safety of aid workers in Gaza.
He said in a post on X, formerly Twitter: “I spoke to Israeli FM @Israel_Katz to underline that the deaths of @WCKitchen aid workers in Gaza, including three British citizens, are completely unacceptable.
“Israel must urgently explain how this happened and make major changes to ensure the safety of aid workers on the ground.”
It is now believed that the bodies of the seven dead aid workers will be flown to Egypt.
