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Families pay tribute to killed aid staff as more charities pause Gaza work - BBC News Families pay tribute to killed aid staff as more charities pause Gaza work - BBC News
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Let's take a look at the latest lines we've been following for you today as pressure has been mounting on Israel after seven people working for food aid charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza. The BBC has spoken to the cousins of killed aid worker James Kirby, who they describe as "completely selfless" - the reason which they say he wanted to go to Gaza.
In terms of international reaction, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he was “appalled” by the deaths and urged Israel to "take immediate steps" to protect aid workers and facilitate humanitarian operations in Gaza. Amy Roxburgh-Barry and Adam McGuire say that Gaza was somewhere James was "buzzing" to go to.
US President Joe Biden has said he's “outraged and heartbroken” by the aid workers' deaths and that the investigation into them “must be swift” and “must bring accountability”. Adam says: “I’ve spoken to some colleagues of his and he was a professional. He would have the route set up and been in contact with everyone.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the incident “completely unacceptable" and says it would “add to the concern” about the ongoing loss of life in Gaza. "He was there to get people from A to B, and it didn’t happen. What happened was unforeseen.”
Concerns have also been raised about aid supplies in Gaza, as the region is on the brink of famine. Amy says James’ last conversation with his mother, her aunt, was to wish her a happy Easter.
After the deaths of its aid workers, WCF suspended its operations and aid travelling by sea to Gaza is returning to Cyprus. “I only knew he was going because the last conversation I had with him, he said he wanted to take his mum on a cruise when he got back," Amy adds.
Several charities have been speaking out since the attack, with Action Against Hunger, Save the Children and Islamic Relief all saying they would continue to work in Gaza. She adds that she's “shocked we can’t finish that conversation and he can’t do that for his mum”.
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