As International Condemnation grows over israels attack on an aid convoy in gaza, the bodies of the six Foreign Workers killed in the drone strike have been taken to egypt. A seventh palestinian man has already been buried. They worked for the Charity World central kitchen, whose founder tonight said those killed were targeted deliberately, nonstop, until everybody was dead. Three of those killed are british nationals, including james kirby, who was a7, and from bristol. His family have told the bbc he was a selfless humanitarian, who knew the risks but wanted to help people. The head of the Isreali Military says it was a grave mistake due to misidentification, and an investigation is now under way. Well take a look at what we know about the air strike, and get the latest from Jeremy Bowen Injerusalem and james landale, here at the Foreign Office. But first, Lucy Williamson has more on the aftermath of the attack. Well, israels actions in gaza and the need to expand access for aid. The
Workers killed when a Convoy Carrying Staff from the charity was hit on monday. Three british men john chapman, James Henderson and james kirby were among them. Israel said the strike was unintended and vowed to investigate. Thereve been calls for britain to stop selling arms to israel following the deaths. Prime minister, rishi sunak, said he was appalled by the israeli attack, while the foreign secretary, david cameron, said israel had to make changes to ensure safety of aid workers. Our first report this hour is from our correspondent graham satchell. The pictures tell their own devastating story. The team from the Charity World central kitchen was travelling in a convoy of three cars you can clearly see their logo. Each car was hit in what looks like a precision targeted attack. The charity has now paid tribute to the seven workers who lost their lives including three british nationals. 57 year old john chapman who is believed to have served in the Royal Marines was working for the
Carrying staff from the charity was hit on monday. Three british men john chapman, James Henderson and james kirby were among them. Israel said the strike was unintended and vowed to investigate. Thereve been calls for britain to stop selling arms to israel following the deaths. Prime minister, rishi sunak, said he was appalled by the israeli attack, while the foreign secretary, lord cameron, said israel had to make changes to ensure safety of aid workers. Our first report this hour is from our correspondent graham satchell. The pictures tell their own devastating story. The team from the Charity World central kitchen was travelling in a convoy of three cars you can clearly see their logo. Each car was hit in what looks like a precision targeted attack. The charity has now paid tribute to the seven workers who lost their lives including three british nationals. 57 year old john chapman who is believed to have served in the Royal Marines was working for the charity as a security adviser
A few moments ago, the British Foreign secretary lord cameron said he mourned the deaths of aid workers in gaza, including three british nationals, are completely unacceptable. Three british men john chapman, James Henderson and james kirby were among them. They were working as Security Advisers. Israel said the strike was unintended and promised to investigate. The family Ofjames Kirby one of the three british nationals killed in the strike have released a statement. It said. Despite the risks, his compassionate nature drove him to offer assistance to those in dire need. A genuine gentleman, james was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone, even in the face of senseless violence. James lost his life trying to save others. He will never know what a void he has left, ourfamily will never be the same. There have been calls for britain to stop selling arms to israel following the deaths. Prime minister rishi sunak said he was appalled by the israeli attack, while the foreign secr
today, president biden and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu are expected to speak by phone. it will be their first conversation since seven world central kitchen aid workers were killed in israeli strikes on monday. overnight, the group called for an independent international investigation and world central kitchen founder chef jose andres is calling for accountability, accuseses you israel of systematically targeting the workers. let s get more from raf sanchez. reporter: israel s military is investigating the killing of the aid workers, but world central kitchen is saying that s not enough. they want an independent investigation, conducted by a third party. they re calling on israel to preserve evidence and chef jose andres is demanding accountability. overnight, world central kitchen calling for an independent investigation into the israeli strikes that killed seven of its aid workers. some of the people that died were were my friends. and i served with them