Zomi Frankcom's family 'deeply disappointed' IDF won't pursue charges
Zomi Frankcom's brother Mal says the decision to announce the outcome of the IDF investigation on World Humanitarian Day was "an insult to my sister's memory".
The family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom is expressing deep disappointment over the Israeli military's decision not to pursue criminal charges against their personnel who ordered the drone strike that killed her in 2024. Speaking on behalf of the family, Zomi's brother Mal stated that the IDF's announcement of the outcome on World Humanitarian Day was particularly insulting to their sister's memory.
The family continues to demand an independent judicial assessment of the incident, citing the poor timing of the announcement. Zomi was among seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed on April 1, 2024, while delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza. An Australian investigation found the deaths resulted from misidentification and a breach of IDF procedures and rules of engagement.
Two IDF officers were fired or reprimanded following the incident. The family expressed outrage at the decision, particularly the timing of the announcement on World Humanitarian Day.
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