Australia summons Israeli envoy over IDF decision not to probe 2024 killing of aid workers
World Central Kitchen condemned the IDF's decision not to open a criminal probe into the strike that killed seven workers in Gaza, including Australian citizen Zomi Frankcom. Australia's foreign minister: 'The decision falls far short of the accountability we expect'
Australia summoned Israel's ambassador over the military's decision not to investigate the April 2024 killing of seven aid workers, including an Australian citizen, by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The IDF claimed it had completed reviews of several high-profile incidents in Gaza, stating that soldiers had unsuccessfully tried to contact the World Central Kitchen (WCK) convoy, assuming Hamas operatives were inside.
Two officers were dismissed, and three senior commanders reprimanded. However, the army concluded there were no grounds for a criminal investigation or further measures. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed outrage, stating that the decision fell short of the accountability she expected.
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