Shoebridge criticises Labor response after IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on deadly Zomi Frankcom strike
Australian Greens politician David Shoebridge has criticized the Labor government for its response to inflammatory comments made by an IDF officer regarding the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Shoebridge is calling for material sanctions and a halt to military exports to Israel.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tension in Australia regarding foreign policy and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, one of the seven World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Photograph: World Central Kitchen/PA Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, one of the seven World Central Kitchen colleagues killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Photograph: World Central Kitchen/PA Australian foreign policy Shoebridge criticises Labor response after IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on deadly Zomi Frankcom strike Greens defence spokesman says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action
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Prefer the Guardian on Google The Greens have criticised inflammatory statements from the former Israel Defense Forces officer who ordered the attack which killed Zomi Frankcom, accusing the Albanese government of weakness over its failure to halt military exports and impose new sanctions.
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