‘Anger and Concern’: Australian PM Pushes for Transparency After Death of Aid Worker in Gaza

Published on April 3, 2024

The federal government has expressed outrage at the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza amid the Israeli-Hamas war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have demanded accountability and transparency for the incident. Ms. Frankcom is one of seven foreign aid workers who were killed in the strike, and she has been described as a “kind, selfless and outstanding human being” by her family. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated the air strike in Gaza was “unintentional” and said his government would commit to an investigation. Mr. Albanese confirmed he has spoken to Mr. Netanyahu and described the death of the worker, from the World Central Kitchen, as “unacceptable.”...

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