More than two years after Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed by the Israel Defense Forces while travelling in a convoy with humanitarian organisation World Central Kitchen, Israel has cleared its soldiers of criminal liability. The decision, made on Wednesday, has drawn widespread condemnation from Frankcom's family and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who called the move an “outrage”.
Calls for accountability and reparations
As international and domestic pressure mounts, there are growing calls for accountability, an apology and potential reparations. The Australian government has described Israel's response as falling “far short” of expectations, according to reports.
A new low in bilateral relations
Political editor Tom McIlroy spoke to Reged Ahmad about what this means for Australia-Israel relations, which have now reached a new low. Frankcom's family issued a strongly-worded statement, calling the decision “an insult” as Israel rejects any criminal investigation into her killing.
The incident and its aftermath continue to strain diplomatic ties, with the Australian government pressing for accountability and a formal apology from Israel.
