Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that his country was furious that the death of an Australian aid worker in the Gaza Strip in an Israeli airstrike was “totally unacceptable” and that Israel was committed to a thorough investigation. Stated.
Mr Albanese said he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and conveyed Australia's anger and concern over the death of Zomi Francom.
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“This is completely unacceptable,” Albanese said at a news conference. “I told Prime Minister Netanyahu in very clear terms that the Australian people are outraged by this death.” Mr Albanese raised the importance of full accountability and transparency, saying that Prime Minister Netanyahu should include He said he is committed to the investigation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that an Israeli airstrike mistakenly killed seven people working at aid charity World Central Kitchen in the Gaza Strip, prompting the United States and other allies to demand an explanation.
The airstrike killed Australian, British and Polish nationals, as well as Palestinians and dual US and Canadian citizens.
Asked by a reporter whether Israel was in danger of losing its moral compass due to civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip, Albanese said the international community was very concerned.
“If you look at what's happening in Gaza, I think people are very aware of the staggering loss of life that's happening there. I think Australians are very concerned about that.” Albanese said.
“This incident raises even more concerns,” Mr Albanese said, reiterating Australia's position on Israel that humanitarian aid must be able to reach Gaza unhindered and in large quantities.
Francome's family said they were still in shock and had requested privacy.
“We are deeply saddened to hear that our brave and beloved Zomi passed away while doing the job he loved, delivering food to the people of Gaza,” the family said in a statement.
“She will leave a legacy of compassion, courage and love to all those in her orbit.”
Francom's California friend, aid worker Jessica Olney, called her a “humanitarian hero.” “I continued to be amazed by her positive personality and her ability to remain fun, warm and caring despite the horrific events I must have always seen in her work,” Olney said. Told.
“Now we see images of Zomi smiling and we want people to know that that smile was the real her. That smile was always on her face. ”
