Israel open to compensating Zomi Frankcom's family, ambassador says
Hillel Newman says the issue of paying reparations to the family of the aid worker will be investigated in Israel if a specific request is lodged.
Israel's ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, has stated that the country is open to compensating the family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, whose death in Gaza in April 2024 has sparked controversy. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently cleared the soldiers involved in her death of criminal liability, a decision that has outraged the Australian government.
The Australian government has demanded an apology for Frankcom's family, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for a more transparent explanation from the Israeli government regarding the incident. Newman expressed sorrow for the family's loss but declined to apologize, stating that the issue of reparations would need to be reviewed by Israel according to their specific rules.
The Australian government will consult with Frankcom's family on the matter before making any announcement.
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