'They deserve more': Frankcom's family speaks as Israel rebuked over 'insulting' move

The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has expressed deep disappointment in Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges over the strike that killed her and six colleagues. This follows a heavy criticism from the Australian government, who summoned Israeli ambassador Hillel Newman for a diplomatic reprimand, but declined to expel him.

Israel's military announced it found no evidence of criminal misconduct in the April 2024 strike, stating they would not investigate further. Frankcom's brother, Mal Frankcom, called the announcement on World Humanitarian Day an insult to his sister's memory, insisting they and the families of the other six aid workers deserve justice.

They demand transparency and an independent investigation into the criminal responsibility for the international humanitarian law violations that occurred that day. The IDF had previously noted serious failures and errors in decision-making behind the attack, but now claims no wrongdoing to warrant a criminal investigation. The Australian government is urging the pursuit of all legal avenues for an independent and credible investigation and the release of video and audio drone footage that Israel has withheld.