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Good afternoon. The foreign secretary lord cameron has demanded a full explanation from israel, after an air strike in gaza that left seven aid workers dead, some of them british. The charity they worked for says their convoy was hit by an israeli air strike just after theyd unloaded food aid at a warehouse in the city of deir al balah. The israeli Prime Minister hasjust described it as an unintentional strike. Israel says it is investigating. From jerusalem, our middle east correspondent Yolande Knell reports. There were no survivors. Cars and aid convoy were hit directly. Even with the World Central Kitchen logos clearly displayed, and, the us charity says, prior Co Ordination with the israeli military. Displaced gazans staying in tents nearby heard the blast ....
By the situation. Actually, i think we do know that weve urged israel to do more to protect civilians, but also to allow aid to get into gaza. But we havent yet had this confirmed and i think the idf are reviewing this, probably as we speak. The family of Australian Aid worker Zomi Frankcom released a statement praising her compassion and selflessness. It reads we are deeply mourning the news that our brave and beloved zomi has been killed doing the work she loves delivering food to the people of gaza. She was a kind, selfless and outstanding human being that has travelled the world helping others in their time of need. She will leave behind a legacy of compassion, bravery and love for all those in her orbit. Lets speak to our correspondent phil mercer whos in sydney. And australian killed, what has the government been saying . In and australian killed, what has the government ....
Just after theyd unloaded food aid at a warehouse they are now suspending its operations in gaza. The Israeli Military says its conducting a review into the incident. The seven workers are from australia, britain, poland, a us canadian dual citizen, as well as a palestinian. World leaders and Foreign Ministers are pressing israel to clarify the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Our correspondent injerusalem, yolande knell, begins our coverage. There were no survivors. Cars and aid convoy were hit directly. Even with the world Central Kitchen logos clearly displayed, and, the us charity says, prior Co Ordination with the Israeli Military. Displaced gazans staying in tents nearby heard the blast and ....
The australian Prime Minister said there needed to be accountability. This is what the uk cabinet minister Gillian Keegan had to say. Well, i mean, obviously we havent had it confirmed yet, but we are very, very concerned by the situation. Actually, i think we do know that weve urged israel to do more to protect civilians, but also to allow aid to get into gaza. But we havent yet had this confirmed and i think the idf are reviewing this, probably as we speak. Lets speak to Juliette Toumas from the Un Relief And Works Agency for palestine refugees. Thank you forjoining us on the programme. I wondered thank you forjoining us on the programme. Iwondered if thank you forjoining us on the programme. I wondered if i could ask you what impact the fact that two ....
What do you want to hear from rishi sunak in his speech . Hi. Yes, i think people are looking for some hope. Sorry, people are looking for some hope and we really want rishi to connect with the ordinary voters. You know, i know he is providing bold and tough leadership, making some long term decisions for the country. People want to hear some quick fixes, as well, given the crisis of Food Inflation and all that. I know his pledges are good and he is making great progress towards it. What do you think you has got to say to be able to connect with people . He is the Prime Minister of the country, and he has had a great conference here, and the whole tory party as well behind him, and we want to see him out and about in the country and connect with ordinary voters, what their issues are. I know he is working 24 7 along with his diverse cabinet, but we need to see more of it, and ....