Ambassador Says Israel ‘Grieves’ Over Aid Worker’s Death After IDF Findings
The IDF acknowledged serious failures in the military operation, but said its personnel’s decisions did not amount to criminal misconduct.
Israel’s Ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, expressed deep sorrow and grief to the family of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed in a drone strike on April 1, 2024. Newman acknowledged that mistakes were made during the operation, following an investigation by the Israeli government that resulted in personnel changes and reprimands. Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong conveyed Australia’s outrage that criminal charges are not being pursued.
- Israel’s Ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman, expressed condolences for the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.
- Newman acknowledged that mistakes were made during the drone strike on April 1, 2024.
- The Israeli government conducted an investigation, leading to the removal and reprimand of some personnel.
- Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong conveyed Australia’s outrage that criminal charges are not being pursued.
- Opponents have called for criminal charges against those responsible for the attack.
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