Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker

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Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador after Israel’s military decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over the 2024 killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in a Gaza air strike. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia was outraged and said the decision fell short of expected accountability.

WHO: Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong; Israel’s ambassador

WHAT: Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador over Israel’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings related to the 2024 Gaza killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET

WHERE: Australia

WHY: Australia reacted to Israel’s military decision not to pursue criminal proceedings connected to the 2024 killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.

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