Australia has reacted with anger to Israel's decision not to prosecute over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza, with the foreign minister calling the outcome 'insulting'.
Key facts
- Australia's foreign minister said she was 'outraged' by Israel's decision not to prosecute over the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom.
- The foreign minister said she would summon the Israeli ambassador over the decision.
- The minister described the decision as 'insulting'.
- Zomi Frankcom was an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza.
- The development was reported by the BBC.
Australia has expressed strong anger over Israel’s decision not to prosecute anyone in connection with the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza, according to the BBC.
Australia’s foreign minister said she was ‘outraged’ by the decision and described it as ‘insulting’, the BBC reported.
In response, the foreign minister said she would summon the Israeli ambassador to convey Australia’s position on the matter.
Frankcom was an Australian aid worker who was killed in Gaza. The decision not to bring a prosecution has become the focus of the diplomatic reaction reported by the BBC.
The move to summon Israel’s ambassador signals a formal diplomatic protest, a step governments typically take to register serious displeasure with another state’s actions.
Further details about the reasoning behind the decision were not provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The killing of an aid worker and the decision not to prosecute raise questions about accountability for civilian and humanitarian casualties in Gaza. Australia's decision to summon the Israeli ambassador reflects rising diplomatic tension between the two countries over the case.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Zomi Frankcom?
According to the BBC, Zomi Frankcom was an Australian aid worker who was killed in Gaza.
How has Australia responded to Israel's decision?
Australia's foreign minister said she was 'outraged' and described the decision as 'insulting', and said she would summon the Israeli ambassador, the BBC reported.
What did Israel decide?
The BBC reported that Israel decided not to prosecute over the killing of Zomi Frankcom in Gaza.