Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza

Foreign minister says she will summon Israeli ambassador over 'insulting' Zomi Frankcom decision.

Australia ‘Outraged’ at Israel Ending Probe of Aid Worker Death

Australia’s government said it is “outraged” that Israel failed to charge any of the soldiers responsible for the 2024 killing of an Australian aid worker, with Canberra planning to formally protest the decision.

By James Mayger

Zomi Frankcom deserved more, slain aid worker’s family says, after Israel rejects criminal investigation

In strongly worded statement, family says IDF announcement an ‘insult’ to Australian woman’s memory The family of the slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has described a decision by the Israel Defense Forces not to open a criminal investigation into her death as deeply disappointing, and called on the government to push for the release of evidence, including audio from the drone strike. Israel’s decision prompted outrage from Australia on Thursday. The country’s ambassador to Australia,...

By Tom McIlroy Political editor

Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics

Israel's military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics.

By The Associated Press

Australia 'outraged' over Israel decision to close probe into aid worker killings

Australia's top diplomat Penny Wong on Thursday said relations with Israel were "difficult" after it dropped a probe into the killing of aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza. Australian national Frankcom was among a group of seven World Central Kitchen staff killed in April 2024 when their aid convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike. Their deaths triggered global outrage and a renewed push to ensure the safety of aid workers in Gaza.

By FRANCE24

Israel faces backlash after refusing to lay charges over death of Australian

Israel is facing backlash for refusing to lay criminal charges over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.

Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of aid worker in Gaza

Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’

By Maroosha Muzaffar

Australia ‘outraged’ after Israel closes investigation into killing of Amalthea aid workers

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday said her country is “outraged” after the Israeli authorities elected not to pursue criminal proceedings against those responsible for the killing of seven aid workers who were transporting humanitarian goods sent from Cyprus to Gaza in 2024. Three simultaneous airstrikes were carried out on a convoy carrying humanitarian […]

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 summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death

Australian government will not ​stop pressing Israel for justice for Zomi and her colleagues

By Reuters

Canadian official condemns Israel's 'unlawful invasion', announces new aid to Lebanon