Israel Refuses Criminal Probe Into Aid Worker Deaths; UK, Canada, Australia Condemn Move

Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in an Israeli strike on their convoy in Gaza in 2024. Now, the UK, Canada, and Australia have publicly condemned Israel’s decision to refuse a criminal investigation into the deaths. The three nations issued joint statements calling the refusal unacceptable. They urged Israel to conduct a full, transparent probe into the incident. World Central Kitchen, a US-based charity, had been delivering food aid in Gaza at the time of the strike. The workers’ deaths sparked international outrage. Israel has said it is reviewing its internal military procedures, but has declined to open a criminal case. The families of the victims have demanded accountability. The three governments say the refusal undermines trust in Israel’s commitment to protecting aid workers. No new investigation has been announced.