Israeli and UK army chiefs may take part in inquest into slain British aid workers in Gaza
Israeli and UK army chiefs may take part in inquest into slain British aid workers in Gaza Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 09/22/2026 - 10:54 Scope of inquiry is expected to include Israeli army officer who commanded operation as well as whether weapons used in the attack were made in UK James Kirby, 47, is among three British nationals killed in the Israeli drone strike that targeted a World…
Israeli and UK army chiefs may participate in an inquest into the deaths of three British aid workers who were killed in a drone strike in Gaza in April 2024. The inquiry is expected to examine whether Israeli and UK weapons were used in the attack. The three victims were James Kirby, 47, from Bristol, John Chapman, 57, from Poole, and James Henderson, 33, from Falmouth.
Their families are seeking accountability and answers regarding the incident. Colonel Nochi Mendel, the Israeli officer who ordered the strike, has stated that he is "not sorry" for the attack. The Israeli army claims the strike was due to failures in following rules of engagement and standard operating procedures. The inquest has so far focused on the roles of the World Central Kitchen and the security firm protecting the convoy.
The coroner has ruled that Israeli army and Colonel Mendel can take part in the inquiry, allowing them to provide evidence and account for their involvement in the attack.
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