Australia condemns IDF clearance over Gaza strike killing aid worker
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage over the Israeli Defense Force's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings regarding a 2024 drone strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza. Wong condemned the timing of the announcement, which coincided with World Humanitarian Day, as "especially insulting" and indicated Australia would lodge a formal protest by calling in the Israeli ambassador. The decision marks a significant point of contention in Australia-Israel relations over accountability for the deaths of humanitarian workers.
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Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed outrage after Israel decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over a 2024 drone strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza. Wong condemned the decision as 'especially insulting' given its timing on World Humanitarian Day and announced plans to call in the Israeli ambassador. The incident involved a triple drone strike on a humanitarian convoy.
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