Albanese echoes ‘outrage’ at IDF clearing soldiers over Zomi Frankcom killing

The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has expressed disappointment and outrage over the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) decision not to open a criminal investigation into her death. According to The Guardian and The Guardian Australia, the family described the IDF's announcement as "deeply disappointing" and an "insult" to Frankcom's memory. They have called on the government to push for the release of evidence, including audio from the drone strike.

The Australian government has reacted strongly to the IDF's decision. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed "outrage" and vowed to press for justice for Frankcom and her colleagues. The country's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, was called in by Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Zomi Frankcom's brother, Mal, also spoke out, saying the decision to announce the outcome of the IDF investigation on World Humanitarian Day was "an insult to my sister's memory", as reported by ABC News AU.

The Prime Minister stated that Zomi Frankcom's family "deserved better, and frankly, Australia deserves better".

Brief written by urgent.news from Crikey, ABC News AU, The Guardian, The Guardian Australia — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.