Australia Appoints Special Adviser to Monitor Israel's Probe into Aid Workers' Deaths
The government demands full accountability and expects cooperation from Israel following the fatal air strike that killed seven, including an Australian.
- Australia appoints former ADF chief Mark Binskin as special adviser to monitor Israel's investigation into the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
- The Australian government expects full accountability for the deaths and has made clear its expectation for cooperation from Israel.
- World Central Kitchen, the aid group involved, described the incident as a 'targeted attack' by Israeli forces, which Israel admits was a grave mistake due to misidentification.
- The IDF has dismissed two officers following the incident, and further reprimands have been issued to other officers involved.
- Opposition criticizes the Australian government for perceived double standards in response to deaths of Australians abroad.