Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Summary
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticized Israel’s military (IDF) decision not to open a criminal investigation after an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six others. Wong called the timing of the announcement "especially insulting" and said Australia will press Israel for justice.Key Facts
- An Israeli airstrike in April 2024 hit World Central Kitchen vehicles in Gaza, killing seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
- World Central Kitchen had coordinated with the Israeli military on the movement of its clearly marked vehicles.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said they mistook the convoy for armed Hamas operatives and found no criminal misconduct after an internal review.
- Two IDF officers were removed from their jobs and three others reprimanded following the strike.
- Australia considers the decision not to investigate a "tragedy and an outrage" and demands accountability.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong plans to summon Israel’s ambassador and push for justice through diplomatic channels.
- World Central Kitchen strongly disagrees with the IDF’s explanation and says the aid workers were unarmed and posed no threat.
- The announcement came on World Humanitarian Day, which Australia found particularly disrespectful given the victims were humanitarian workers.
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