Australian politics live: Penny Wong says government ‘outraged’ and will call in Israel ambassador over IDF decision not to investigate Frankcom killing
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage over the IDF's decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the 2024 strike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom. The Australian government plans to summon the Israeli ambassador to convey their dissatisfaction and demand accountability.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions regarding international humanitarian law and the accountability of military forces in conflict zones.
The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong , says the government is “outraged” over the decision by the Israel Defense Forces not to pursue a criminal investigation into the strike on an aid convoy in 2024 that killed seven people, including Australian Zomi Frankcom .
In a statement issued this morning Wong says it falls “far short of the accountability we expect” and she will call in Israel’s ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, and has “directed Australia’s ambassador to Israel to convey our views directly to Israel as the Australian government considers next steps”.
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