Everything we know about the aid workers killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza

Israel has confirmed it was behind the “unintentional” missile strike on Gaza that killed seven aid workers.

Details have started to emerge of the victims, which included two British citizens, two of whom have been named.

James Henderson, 33

Born and raised in Cornwall, James Henderson described himself as “extremely fit and military disciplined” on his LinkedIn account.

Having initially left Penryn Sports College to become a roofer in Falmouth, he joined the Royal Marines in 2010.

In his six years as a Marine, he was responsible for analysing data and assessing security risks before leaving in 2016.

He then worked a series of personal security jobs before volunteering to work with World Central Kitchen.

He had only been with the humanitarian group for a couple of weeks before Israeli missiles struck the car he was travelling in.

A close friend said that Mr Henderson’s family had been informed of his death on Tuesday morning.

“Everybody is gutted, he was a lovely lad,” they added. “He hadn’t been out there long, only a couple of weeks.”

John Chapman, 57

John Chapman, 57, was described as an “excellent man” by his family following his death in Gaza.

Born in Aylesbury, he is said to have joined the Marines straight out of school.

His uncle, George Chapman, was among the family members who gathered to watch his passing-out ceremony, which marks the end of Marines training.

Mr Chapman, 87, who still lives in Aylesbury, told The Telegraph that it was the last time he had seen his nephew.

He said: “The last time I saw him would have been when he was in the Marines. I went down to see his passing-out parade. He went straight into the Marines from school.”

Speaking about his nephew’s death, he said: “I don’t believe it. I didn’t know much about him, but he was an excellent man.”

After passing his training, George Chapman is believed to have served in the Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) branch of the Marines, providing specialist HR, finance, accounting and ICT support.

Since leaving the Marines four years ago, he had apparently spent time training soldiers in Saudi Arabia for a private firm.

He had lived in Poole, Dorset, with his wife Tarnia and children Spencer and Fern.

His cousin Lynn Chapman, 56, who lives in Aylesbury, said it was “gutting” to hear the news of his death.

She said: “I haven’t seen him for years and years, since we were kids. There’s a sense of sadness that he has passed away.

“I knew he travelled around and trained people but I didn’t know where he was or what he was doing. It’s gutting.

“It’s sad the effect it will have on the rest of the family.”

Lalzawmi Frankcom

Before her death, Australian aid worker Lalzawmi Frankcom had told a friend the explosions in Gaza made her nervous.

She texted Josh Phelps, who used to work for World Central Kitchen: “I’m getting used to the drones but the booms still make my tummy go funny.”

Following her death, Mr Phelps told the Washington Post that Ms Frankcom “had a zest for life, a heart for service”.

Damian Soból

Polish aid worker Damian Soból had helped Ukrainian refugees in his hometown of Przemysl following the Russian invasion in early 2022.

Following his death, Radek Sikorski, Poland’s foreign minister, paid tribute to him as a “brave compatriot”.

Poland’s foreign ministry has also extended its “deepest condolences” to Mr Soból’s family.