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

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 21 August 2026 at 10:57 am

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’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “Serious failures in the process” was the euphemism of Israel’s military advocate general to describe a 2024 drone strike that killed an Australian aid worker.

“ An insult to my sister’s memory ,” says Zomi Frankcom’s grieving brother.

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

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