Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the Israeli government's decision not to pursue criminal charges against IDF soldiers involved in the 2024 strike that killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Wong described the timing of the decision as insulting and announced that Australia will summon the Israeli ambassador to discuss the matter.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant diplomatic rift between Australia and Israel regarding accountability for the deaths of international humanitarian workers in Gaza.
Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom was one of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza in April 2024. Photograph: World Central Kitchen/WCK.org/PA Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom was one of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza in April 2024. Photograph: World Central Kitchen/WCK.org/PA Australian foreign policy Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy
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