Israeli Military Completes Investigation in the Death of Australian Aid Worker

An Israeli Defence Force spokesperson said the death of aid workers ‘happens in every war, unfortunately, around the world wherever you are.’

Smoke rises during an explosion in Gaza, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, as seen from Israel’s border with Gaza in southern Israel on March 5, 2024. Amir Cohen/Reuters

The Israeli military has handed Australia a report into the killing of Melbourne-born aid worker Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom and six other foreigners in Gaza.

Israeli Defence Force (IDF) spokesperson Peter Lerner said the result of the full investigation will be made public within 24 hours, while the ambassadors of the relevant nations have also received the report.