The family of Zomi Frankcom, an Australian aid worker killed in an Israeli strike last year, is furious after Israel declined to press charges against soldiers involved. Zomi was among seven World Central Kitchen workers slain in April 2024 during a drone attack on clearly marked food convoys — even as survivors fled. Her brother Mal called the military’s decision “deeply disappointing,” stressing that an internal probe falls short, especially if international law was violated. The timing — on World Humanitarian Day — was seen as an insult to Zomi’s memory and the spirit of the day. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong echoed the family’s frustration, doubting the military’s findings. While an Australian investigation found initial misidentification but later breaches of IDF protocol — leading to firings and reprimands — the family insists justice demands more, particularly given reports of one officer previously pushing for restricted aid to Gaza. They now demand an independent judicial review, while Senator Wong has summoned Israel’s ambassador to address the diplomatic fallout.
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