In brief
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong declared she is outraged after Israel decided not to investigate or prosecute the death of World Central Kitchen aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in a Gaza airstrike. The incident involved six other Australian colleagues and took place in April 2024. Wong said the outcome falls far short of the accountability expected and called the decision insulting, especially as it occurred on World Humanitarian Day. She will summon Israel’s ambassador and pressure the country for justice for the victims.
Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong announced she was outraged after Israel chose not to prosecute the death of aid worker Zomi Frankcom and her six colleagues, who were killed in a Gaza airstrike in April 2024.
The incident involved Australian volunteers from World Central Kitchen and took place during a hit on what Israeli forces said was a mistaken target, but the IDF later admitted serious procedural errors.
Wong stated the decision falls far short of the accountability expected and described it as especially insulting given it happened on World Humanitarian Day. She will call Israel’s ambassador Hillel Newman and direct Australia’s envoy to Israel to convey Australia’s concerns.
Australia vows to press Israel for justice for Frankcom and her colleagues, asserting it will continue to seek accountability for this tragic loss.
