In the midst of the Israeli military's operations in Gaza, the UK's approach to providing aid to the region has sparked controversy. UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has halted British aid drops over Gaza, citing concerns for civilian safety. This decision came after a planned air drop of aid by RAF planes was blocked by Shapps due to fears of endangering Palestinian civilians. The controversy intensified after an aid parcel resulted in the deaths of five individuals last week, leading to a cessation of the aid drop initiative.
“Grant Shapps stopped British aid drops being parachuted into Gaza after a parcel killed five people last week.” https://t.co/PJVVEwato9
Grant Shapps stopped British aid drops being parachuted into Gaza after a parcel killed five people last week https://t.co/K5JMGNDDan
Exclusive: Grant Shapps has blocked RAF planes from flying aid into Gaza — air drop plan was drawn up by UK officials, but the defence secretary refused to sign off on the use of British military planes over fears it could endanger Palestinian civilians https://t.co/DcXiJaLOAN
UK defense secretary Grant Shapps has prevented British aid drops over the Gaza Strip due to concerns about the risk to civilians, sources say https://t.co/iHezKuBvLt
As the Israeli military ravages Gaza, the UK government has become preoccupied with concerns over safety. Not for Palestinians but for our own politicians, who don’t like constituents disagreeing with them. https://t.co/CD6UaPfyGo