The family of British aid worker James Kirby killed in Israel’s attack on Gaza say they are “completely heartbroken” by his death, while relatives of John Chapman say he was “suffered from an inhumane act” .

three British worker killed in Gaza air strike – The Israel Defense Forces called it a “serious mistake.”

John Chapman, James Henderson and James Kirby, who provided security for the World Central Kitchen rescuers, were also among them Seven people from the charity have died After the convoy they were traveling in was hit.

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A statement from Mr Kirby’s family said: “As a family we are devastated by the loss of our beloved James.

“Like the six other people who tragically lost their lives, he will be remembered as a hero.

“James knows the dangers of venturing into Gaza from his time in the British Armed Forces, where he served bravely in Bosnia and Afghanistan.

“Despite the risks, his compassionate nature drove him to provide help to those in dire need.

“James was a true gentleman who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone, even in the face of senseless violence.

“We ask that you please respect our privacy at this extremely difficult time as we mourn the passing of our dear James.”

Mr Chapman’s family said: “We are devastated by the death of John who was killed in Gaza. He died trying to help people but was subjected to inhumane acts. He was an incredible father, Husband, son and brother.

“We ask that we be given the appropriate space and time to grieve.

“He was loved by many and will always be a hero. He will be deeply missed”.

Australian Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom was also killed in the attack, along with Palestinian national Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, Polish national Damian Sobol and dual US-Canadian national Jacob F. Jacob Flickinger.

The three British citizens were part of the charity workers’ security team.

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Meanwhile, the Prime Minister revealed that he told Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu that the situation in the region was “increasingly intolerable”.

Mr Sunak told The Sun: “I spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu last night and made it clear to him that the situation is increasingly intolerable and what we urgently need to see is an understanding of what has happened. Conduct a transparent investigation, but also massive amounts of aid coming into Gaza – removing barriers – but also working closely with aid agencies to ensure that something like this never happens again.”

British Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said at a NATO meeting in Brussels that he had expressed his “condolences” to the families of the victims and that “our thoughts should be with them.”

He added: “I welcome what the Israeli foreign minister told me yesterday about a full, urgent and transparent investigation into how this horrific incident was allowed to happen, and we hope to see that happen soon.”

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