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We are now told by the same IDF [Israeli Defense Force] that there is no
wrongdoing worth referring to a criminal investigation. As a family, we do
not believe this to be accurate, and we continue to call for an independent
investigation.
"In their statement, the family of Zomi Frankcom, the Australian aid worker who
was killed in Gaza in an Israeli air strike in 2024, expressed their deep
disappointment.
They were referring to the news the IDF would not pursue criminal proceedings
for the deadly strike that killed Frankcom and six other World Central Kitchen
aid workers.
The Australian government has expressed “outrage” and is considering its next
steps.
Australia now has a chance to act. While Palestine is the most dangerous place
in the world to be an aid worker, it’s also far from the only place where aid
workers have been targeted. All deserve better protection.
Unless countries and international organisations find ways to hold perpetrators
to account for the deaths of aid workers, less help will reach those in dire
need of it."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
