at this time

“We send our deepest condolences to his friends and family at this time. May he rest in peace.”

Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, also said “it would be a mistake at this time to try to explain the events in Syria by any foreign interference” and called on the Syrian government to “reconcile with its own people and the legitimate opposition”.

“The next round of investigation will include soil sampling and shallow subsurface measurements that will help inform public risk levels. At this time, based on the information from the report, the City is not aware of any need to take additional actions to protect health and safety.”

Merthyr Tydfil council said its staff were working with agencies at Pant and "no further help or support is needed at this time".

“World Central Kitchen is pausing operations in Gaza at this time. Our hearts are with our colleagues and their families in this unimaginable moment.”