Family has 'roots in Lebanon' - Palestinian Forum chair

Hmidan goes on to say in his statement that the family are British citizens of Palestinian origin, with roots in the Rashidieh refugee camp in Lebanon. "Like many Palestinian families, members of their extended family have lived in Britain for many years and have built a strong and close-knit community here," he says. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, particularly the children, who are facing an unimaginable loss."