‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing

Penny Wong calls in Israeli ambassador as PM expresses ‘outrage’ over IDF decision Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The family of the slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom has described a decision by the Israel Defense Forces not to open a criminal investigation into her death as deeply disappointing, and called on the government to push for the release of evidence, including audio fr…

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Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

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Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.

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Guardian Published 20 August 2026

‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing

BBC Published 20 August 2026

Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza

Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.

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