- A Palestinian couple and their teenage daughter tragically died in the sea off Shoreham, as confirmed by police.
- The incident has sent shockwaves across the local community, according to the Beach Residents' Association.
- The Palestinian embassy in London extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the victims' family and the Palestinian community in the UK.
- Adnan Hmidan, chairman of the Palestinian Forum in Britain, expressed that the organisation's thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, particularly the children, who are facing an unimaginable loss.
Three family members tragically drowned in the sea off Shoreham, West Sussex, on Tuesday. The victims, Hassan El-Khawas, 55, Zeina Alayn, 37, and their 14-year-old daughter Sara El-Khawas, were visiting from London. A fourth family member, a young girl, is in critical condition.
The family, who are British citizens of Palestinian origin, entered the water from the beach at Shoreham Fort around 14:00 BST. The investigation is ongoing, but authorities believe it was a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the local community, according to the Beach Residents' Association. A tribute at the scene expressed condolences, stating, “our thoughts are with all the family and friends”.2
The Palestinian embassy in London has extended its deepest condolences to the victims' family and the Palestinian community in the UK, wishing the young girl a “speedy recovery”. Adnan Hmidan, chairman of the Palestinian Forum in Britain, expressed that the organization’s “thoughts and prayers are with the entire family”, especially the children facing this unimaginable loss.34
“The incident has sent shockwaves across the local community, according to the Beach Residents' Association, which expressed condolences for the victims. Additionally, the Palestinian embassy in London extended its deepest condolences to the victims' family and the Palestinian community in the UK, wishing a speedy recovery for the young girl in hospital.”
