{"id":14335,"date":"2025-03-17T12:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=14335"},"modified":"2025-03-17T12:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:33:08","slug":"uk-government-refuses-to-condemn-israeli-strike-that-killed-british-charity-workers-in-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/17\/uk-government-refuses-to-condemn-israeli-strike-that-killed-british-charity-workers-in-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Government Refuses to Condemn Israeli Strike That Killed British Charity Workers in Gaza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-The British Foreign Office has refrained from condemning the Israeli drone strike that killed aid workers from a UK-based charity, despite mounting criticism.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"227\">UK Charity Workers Killed in Israeli Strike<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"502\">The charity, Al-Khair Foundation, stated that its workers were setting up tents for displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza when they were targeted. The Israeli drone attack on Saturday resulted in the deaths of eight volunteers working for the organization.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"770\">Palestinian media reported that at least nine people were killed, including three journalists, and others were injured in the attack, which took place in Beit Lahia, Gaza. The targeted group consisted of aid workers, journalists, and photographers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"932\">Qasim Rashid Ahmed, founder and chairman of Al-Khair Foundation, told BBC that the team was in Beit Lahia to provide shelter for displaced families.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1152\">&#8220;The photographers were assaulted when they returned to their vehicle. Moments later, an Israeli drone struck, causing more casualties among the relief workers and journalists who had rushed to the scene,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7242\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7242\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7242 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"Aid Truck Turned into a Martyrs' Transport Vehicle in Gaza\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-450x255.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre-1200x681.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Nablus-Roundabout-Massacre.jpg 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israeli War crimes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1192\">UK Foreign Office&#8217;s Response<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1301\">When asked whether it would condemn the Israeli airstrike, a UK Foreign Office spokesperson responded:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1476\">&#8220;It is essential, in all cases, to protect civilians, including journalists and humanitarian organizations, who must be allowed to carry out their critical work safely.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1788\">The spokesperson added:<br data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\" \/>&#8220;It is deeply saddening to hear of more loss of life in Gaza. The UK wants the ceasefire to continue. The agreement remains fragile, and we must build trust among all parties to sustain the ceasefire and progress from phase one to phase three, ultimately achieving lasting peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1829\">Killed Journalists Identified<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1929\">The Palestinian Center for the Protection of Journalists identified the slain journalists as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2081\">\n<li data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1968\">Bilal Abu Matar (video editor)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2009\">Mahmoud Al-Sarraj (photographer)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2044\">Bilal Aqila (photographer)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2081\">Mahmoud Aslim (photographer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2209\">The center stated:<br data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2104\" \/>&#8220;The journalists were documenting humanitarian relief efforts for victims of Israel\u2019s genocidal war.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2258\">Hamas Condemns Attack as a &#8220;Massacre&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2530\">The Hamas movement, which governs Gaza, strongly condemned the attack, calling it a &#8220;horrifying massacre&#8221; and a &#8220;dangerous escalation that reflects Israel\u2019s determination to continue its aggression and disregard for all international laws and treaties.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14336\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14336 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris555.jpg\" alt=\"Israeli drone strike in Gaza.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris555.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris555-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paris555-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UK charity workers killed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2583\">Israel\u2019s Justification &amp; Lack of Evidence<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2690\">The Israeli military claimed it targeted \u201ctwo terrorists operating a drone that posed a threat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2848\">A military statement added:<br data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2722\" \/>&#8220;Subsequently, additional terrorists took the drone equipment and entered a vehicle, which was then targeted by the army.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"3105\">However, Israel did not provide any evidence to support its claim. Al-Khair Foundation strongly denied the accusations, and British MP Shaukat Adam, an independent representative for South Leicester, rejected the Israeli justification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3440\">&#8220;I extend my deepest condolences to Al-Khair Foundation following the horrific killing of its volunteers and journalists in Gaza. I will personally reach out to the charity, which has offices in my constituency, and will write to the minister demanding an independent and transparent investigation into the facts,&#8221; Adam stated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8704\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8704\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8704 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Israeli-Airstrike-Targets-World-Central-Kitchen-Delegations-Car-in-Gaza.jpg\" alt=\"World Central Kitchen\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Israeli-Airstrike-Targets-World-Central-Kitchen-Delegations-Car-in-Gaza.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Israeli-Airstrike-Targets-World-Central-Kitchen-Delegations-Car-in-Gaza-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Israeli-Airstrike-Targets-World-Central-Kitchen-Delegations-Car-in-Gaza-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Israeli-Airstrike-Targets-World-Central-Kitchen-Delegations-Car-in-Gaza-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Israeli-Airstrike-Targets-World-Central-Kitchen-Delegations-Car-in-Gaza-450x253.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israeli Airstrike Targets World Central Kitchen Delegation&#8217;s Car in Gaza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3497\">Calls for UK Government to Condemn the Attack<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3674\">Wajid Akhtar, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain, called the attack \u201ca blatant violation of international law\u201d and urged a strong global response.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3814\">&#8220;Killing humanitarian workers is a gross violation of international law and must be met with unequivocal condemnation,&#8221; Akhtar stated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"4075\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">&#8220;Israel\u2019s allies have a moral obligation to acknowledge these atrocities and take decisive action to stop these severe violations of international humanitarian law. We call on the British government to condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-The British Foreign Office has refrained from condemning the Israeli drone strike that killed aid workers from a UK-based charity, despite mounting criticism. UK Charity Workers Killed in Israeli Strike The charity, Al-Khair Foundation, stated that its workers were setting up tents for displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza when they were targeted. 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