Australia summons Israeli envoy over decision not to prosecute aid worker killings
The attack drew widespread condemnation from the United States and several allies after citizens of Britain and Poland, as well as Palestinians and a dual US-Canadian citizen were among those killed.
Australia summoned Israel's ambassador to express outrage over the military's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings in the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including an Australian, in a 2024 Gaza airstrike. The Israeli military concluded there was no basis for an investigation after a fact-finding and assessment process, according to Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman.
However, Newman acknowledged operational failures by the Israeli military, stating it was a mistake in retrospect. The decision falls short of the accountability Australia expects and demands justice for Zomi Frankcom and her colleagues. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong conveyed its views directly to the Israeli government and vowed to continue pressing for justice.
The attack, which also killed citizens from Britain, Poland, and Palestinians, as well as a dual US-Canadian citizen, drew condemnation from the United States and several allies. The Israeli military determined there was no criminal liability for the soldiers involved, citing no criminal intention or targeting aid workers, but acknowledged operational mistakes.
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