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The Latest Breaking News from Zomi Frankcom

'Let down Zomi': slain aid worker's mates want justice

Friends of an Australian humanitarian worker killed while delivering aid in Gaza are demanding an investigation and the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador.

AAP · Sep 8

Morning Mail: US military interests in Australia; Labor accused of inaction on Zomi Frankcom; and Indonesia’s ash cloud

US military present in more than 100 Australian bases; Labor lambasted over reaction to comments on Zomi Frankcom’s killing; far-right AfD set to win German state election

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

Greens criticise Labor after former IDF officer’s ‘reprehensible’ comments on Zomi Frankcom strike

David Shoebridge says ‘words are just distractions’ until government takes action

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6

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There’s rarely accountability for the deaths of aid workers. It’s time that changed – and Australia can help

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.

The Conversation · Aug 24

Israeli ambassador suggests former defence chief Binskin return to Israel to pursue Frankcom decision

Israeli ambassador Hillel Newman has suggested Australia sends former defence chief Mark Binskin back to Israel to follow up its defence force’s refusal to further investigate the fatal attack on Australian Zomi Frankcom and other aid workers in 2024.

The Conversation · Aug 21

Zomi Frankcom was killed by IDF drones. Australia says Israel’s response ‘falls far short’. How did it happen and what’s next?

Two years after a deadly strike on the Australian aid worker and her colleagues, IDF officers have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing. Frankcom’s brother says it’s ‘an insult’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21

Morning Mail: ‘Grave concerns’ over new airport, Villawood’s ‘culture of fear’, Arday accuser suspended

Air traffic controllers say they have fears about new airspace rules in Sydney; the rightwing academic behind plagiarism accusations is stood down

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

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Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker's death

Reparations for the family of killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom could be pursued with Israel, the Middle Eastern nation's top diplomat in Australia says.

AAP · Aug 20

‘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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s an “outrage” the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have decided not to open a criminal investigation into the Israeli strikes that killed an Australian aid worker, Zomi Frankcom, and six of her colleagues in Gaza in April 2024. He added:

The Conversation · Aug 20

Afternoon Update: Missing teen hiker found dead; Albanese ‘outraged’ at Zomi Frankcom decision; and mushroom murder appeals continue

Lily Hooper’s body found in NSW national park more than a week after she set out on hike

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of aid worker in Gaza

Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’ after he vows to crush it with sanctions

Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Family of slain Gaza aid worker 'waiting for justice'

The family of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed by an air strike in Gaza has hit out at Israel's decision not to further investigate her death.

AAP · Aug 19

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel rejects Zomi Frankcom criminal investigation while ambassador decries ‘haters’

Israeli government decides not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike that killed Australian aid worker and six others

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Morning Mail: Holes in Labor’s gambling law, IDF rejects criminal investigation into Frankcom death, Meta and child safety in spotlight

Recovering addict says new laws will not prevent companies using inducements; Meta chief ‘misled’ regulators, whistleblower says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

NSW police commissioner says ‘I unreservedly apologise’ for miscommunication over 18-year-old bushwalker Lily Hooper’s death – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 31

Zomi Frankcom’s brother demands audio of deadly Israeli strike but ambassador says ‘it’s in the IDF’s hands’

On second anniversary of aid worker’s killing in Gaza, her family renews calls for an open and transparent investigation

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AAP · Mar 31

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11

Afternoon Update: PM raises Zomi Frankcom’s death with Herzog; Taylor urged to declare leadership intentions; and should you go commando?

Australia joins global condemnation of Israel plan to tighten control of West Bank as president Isaac Herzog’s visit continues

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia will encourage nations to protect humanitarian workers as the number of people killed helping others in conflict zones surges to record levels.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2024

Morning Mail: Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds in Lebanon, voters back Labor’s housing bills, Cripps takes Brownlow

Hundreds killed after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets across the border; our latest poll shows popular support for the government’s reforms

AAP · Sep 23, 2024

We can't evacuate everyone, Australians in Lebanon told

Australians in Lebanon have been warned of dire consequences if they don't leave as the foreign minister says it's impossible to evacuate everyone.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2024

Frankcom’s family back push to protect aid workers as Wong alarmed by ‘escalation’ in Middle East

Foreign minister announces new working group ‘for the protection of humanitarian personnel’ and renews calls for Australians to leave Lebanon

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