Thank you for contacting me about the recent deaths of aid workers in Gaza.
I was appalled, and deeply saddened, by the news of the airstrike that killed World Central Kitchen aid workers, including 3 British nationals, in Gaza. My thoughts and sincere condolences are with their families and friends at this incredibly distressing time.
On 2 April, the UK Minister for Development and Africa summoned the Israeli Ambassador to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, where he set out the UK Government’s profound concerns about this incident.
On the same day, the Prime Minister spoke to his Israeli counterpart and expressed the UK Government's support for a thorough and transparent independent investigation into what happened.
I know that the UK Government is carefully reviewing the initial findings of Israel’s investigations into the killing of the World Central Kitchen aid workers and welcomes the suspension of two officers as a first step.
These findings must be published in full and followed up with a wholly independent review to ensure the utmost transparency and accountability.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.
Craig Whittaker MP
April 2024