The family of one of the men who died in an Israeli strike in Gaza has expressed their heartbreak over the loss. James Kirby, alongside six other World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers, including two other British nationals, were killed during the attack. All three were part of WCK’s security team. While unloading more than 100 tonnes of much-needed food aid brought from overseas, three vehicles in their convoy were hit by an Israeli air strike while leaving a warehouse in Deir al-Balah, south of Gaza City.
Kirby’s family labeled him as a “genuine gentleman” who was “always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone”, adding that Kirby, along with the other individuals, “will be remembered as a hero” for the risks he took to help people in need. “James lost his life trying to save others, he will never know what a void he has left, our family will never be the same,” they added.
The British national had an understanding of the risks of venturing into Gaza, drawing from his experience as part of the British Armed Forces, serving tours in Bosnia and Afghanistan. However, his compassionate nature drove him to offer assistance to those in dire need, explained his family.
The death of Kirby and other WCK workers has “appalled” Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Israel said the strike was “unintended”, insisting that it was targeting Islamic Jihad militants and not aid-workers. In addition to the three Britons, Australian national Lalzawmi Frankcom, Polish national Damian Sobol, Palestinian Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutahas and US-Canadian citizen Jacob Flickinger were also killed in the strike
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