Tragic Drowning of Palestinian Family Off Sussex Coast
By Editor • August 19, 2026 • 1 min read
A Palestinian British family faced a heartbreaking tragedy when three of their members drowned near Shoreham Fort, Sussex. The victims, including father Hossam al-Khawas, were reported by the Palestinian embassy in London following the incident that took place during a swim.
Emergency services, including police and coastguard teams, responded swiftly, rescuing four individuals from the sea. Sadly, Hossam, a woman, and a teenage girl were pronounced dead, while a younger girl remains hospitalized in critical condition.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed condolences, emphasizing the dangers of open water swimming, a growing concern amid increasing drowning incidents throughout Europe.
Source: www.aljazeera.com
