Three British aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Three British nationals have been killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit an aid convoy in Gaza, World Central Kitchen has confirmed.

The three Britons were among seven aid workers employed by the charity spearheading efforts to alleviate looming famine in Gaza.

The group had been travelling in two armoured vehicles branded with the charity’s logo, according to a statement released early on Tuesday.

WCK said those killed were from the UK, Australia, Poland and Palestine, as well as a US-Canada dual citizen. The charity said it was suspending operations in the Palestinian territory.

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