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 summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday to express outrage over Israel's decision not to prosecute military personnel for the 2024 airstrike in Gaza that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom. The Israeli military stated it found no basis for criminal proceedings after a fact-finding assessment, attributing the incident to operational failures rather than criminal intent. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated, "This decision falls far short of the accountability we expect," and that Australia would continue to press for justice. Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman explained that the convoy deviated from its approved route and may have been mistakenly perceived as carrying armed personnel, leading to the erroneous strike.
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