Australia outraged as Israel clears soldiers over aid worker's death

Australia expressed outrage after Israel decided not to pursue criminal charges over the April 2024 drone strike in Gaza that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues. Foreign Minister Penny Wong summoned Israel's ambassador, calling the timing on World Humanitarian Day 'especially insulting.' The IDF acknowledged serious failures but said commanders' decisions did not amount to criminal misconduct. Australia's prime minister vowed to keep pressing for justice, and the Frankcom family demanded an independent investigation and release of evidence.

Australia outraged as Israel clears soldiers over aid worker's death
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Updated Aug 21, 2026 First published Aug 20, 2026
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