Australia has taken a significant step in response to the tragic incident that resulted in the death of Australian citizen Zomi Frankcom and six of her World Central Kitchen colleagues in Israel. The Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, announced the appointment of retired Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin to monitor Israel's investigation into the strikes.
According to Wong, Binskin, who previously served as chief of the Defence Force, will engage with Israel and the Israel Defense Forces to oversee the response to the attack. The role of the Special Adviser is to provide advice to the Australian Government on potential further actions to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation and to hold those responsible accountable.