Canada, UK, and Australia condemn Israel's closure of investigation into Gaza aid workers' killings
Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly condemned Israel's decision to close its investigation into the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza in April 2024. The aid workers, delivering food sent from Cyprus, were killed when the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) fired on a World Central Kitchen convoy. The IDF had previously called the incident a 'serious mistake and a failure.'
The joint statement issued by the three countries expressed outrage over the lack of accountability, calling the decision "shameful" and "too little and too late." They emphasized the need for justice for the victims and their families and urged Israel to comply with international humanitarian law to protect aid workers operating under perilous conditions in Gaza.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong noted her country's "outrage" and announced plans to summon Israel's ambassador to discuss next steps. The attack also led to the suspension of World Central Kitchen's aid distribution, with significant humanitarian aid shipments returning to Cyprus. The incident has sparked strong criticism from humanitarian organisations and Cypriot officials, highlighting ongoing dangers faced by aid workers in Gaza.
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