‘Shameful’: Israel faces international backlash after closing probe into Gaza aid strike

The United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have condemned Israel's decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza. The three governments called the announcement "shameful," particularly given that it was made on World Humanitarian Day. They stated that they had been advocating for Israel to examine the attack and hold those responsible accountable for over two years.

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Israel's lack of accountability for excessive force were eroding public support, even in pro-Israel nations. Warsaw escalated the diplomatic pressure by summoning Israel's ambassador, and Poland's foreign ministry expressed its disappointment, demanding Israel provide necessary information to its investigators.

The Israel Defense Forces described the attack as a "serious mistake and failure" and pledged a thorough investigation. However, they ultimately closed the case, concluding there was no reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct. The convoy, delivering food to civilians, was hit by Israeli drones on April 1, 2024, killing three Britons, an Australian, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen, and a Palestinian.