Inquest into British aid workers killed in Gaza may call on Israeli and UK military chiefs
Summary
An inquest is underway into the deaths of three British aid workers killed in Gaza by an airstrike on their convoy. The inquiry may include testimony from Israeli and UK military leaders and investigate whether UK-made weapons were used.Key Facts
- Three British aid workers—John Chapman, Jim Henderson, and James Kirby—were killed by an airstrikes in Gaza in April 2024.
- The inquest may call Israeli military commanders, including Colonel Nochi Mendel, to provide evidence.
- The coroner is considering expanding the investigation beyond the aid group and its security firm to include Israeli authorities’ roles.
- The weaponry used in the attack may be examined to see if it was produced in the UK.
- Israeli military says it will not open a criminal investigation into the strike; UK, Australian, and Canadian governments criticized this decision.
- The British Royal Air Force flew a surveillance plane over Gaza for hours on the day of the attack, raising questions about what it observed and shared with Israel.
- Families of the victims want UK officials to apply diplomatic pressure if Israel does not cooperate with the inquest.
- A further review of the case will happen in March 2025, with no date yet set for the final hearing.
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