What's happened
Jacob Flickinger, a US-Canadian aid worker, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. His father, John Flickinger, has urged the US to suspend aid to Israel, believing it could have saved his son's life. President Biden has warned the Israeli Prime Minister of potential changes in US policy if more care is not shown towards Gaza civilians.
Why it matters
The killing of Jacob Flickinger has sparked a call for action from his father, highlighting the need for the US to reassess its aid to Israel and potentially change its policy towards the conflict in Gaza. This event underscores the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones and the delicate balance of power dynamics in the region.
What the papers say
The Independent and The Guardian both report on John Flickinger's plea to the US to suspend aid to Israel following the death of his son. While The Independent focuses on Mr. Flickinger's conversation with Secretary of State Blinken, The Guardian provides additional details about Jacob Flickinger and the other aid workers killed in the airstrike.
How we got here
Jacob Flickinger, a dual US-Canadian citizen, was volunteering in Gaza with World Central Kitchen when he was killed in an Israeli airstrike. His father, John Flickinger, has called for the US to use its influence to end the killings in Gaza. President Biden's warning to the Israeli Prime Minister signals a potential shift in US policy towards Israel.
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