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Australia summons Israeli envoy over Gaza aid worker death
Australia has called in Israel's ambassador to express strong displeasure at the military's decision not to pursue criminal charges in the death of an Australian aid worker killed in a 2024 Gaza airstrike.
LSN Singapore ·
SYDNEY — Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and lodged a formal protest over the Israeli military's decision to close its investigation without pursuing criminal proceedings into the death of an Australian humanitarian worker in Gaza.
The aid worker was killed in an airstrike in 2024. The decision by Israel's military not to recommend charges has prompted a sharp diplomatic response from Canberra, which expressed deep concern about accountability in the incident.
Australian officials conveyed their outrage at what they characterised as an inadequate investigative outcome. The summons of the ambassador underscores the significance Canberra places on the matter and reflects broader tensions between the two countries over civilian casualties in the conflict.
The incident has added to international scrutiny of civilian protection measures during military operations in Gaza. Australia has previously called for transparent and thorough investigations into deaths of its citizens in conflict zones.
The diplomatic move signals Australia's commitment to pursuing accountability for its nationals while highlighting the friction points that have emerged between allied nations over the conduct of operations in the Palestinian territory.