Grieving Father Urges U.S. to Suspend Aid to Israel After Son's Death in Gaza Airstrike

John Flickinger, whose son was among seven humanitarian workers killed in Gaza, calls for U.S. policy change during a conversation with Secretary Blinken.

• John Flickinger's son, Jacob, a humanitarian worker, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza.
• The grieving father urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to suspend U.S. aid to Israel, suggesting it could prevent future civilian casualties.
• Jacob Flickinger was described as a devoted father and adventurer, having served 11 years in the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Israeli officials called the drone strike a mistake, but World Central Kitchen has since ceased food deliveries in Gaza, citing the use of food as a weapon.
• The Canadian government is offering support to Jacob's family, planning to relocate his partner and son from Costa Rica to Quebec.

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