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Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker killing
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Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday to protest the Israeli military's decision to close a criminal investigation without pursuing charges in the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza last year, Middle East Eye reported. The diplomatic summons signals Canberra's objection to the military's conclusion that no prosecution would be warranted in the case.
The killing occurred during Israel's military operations in Gaza in 2024. Australia's formal protest underscores tensions between the two countries over accountability and civilian casualties in the conflict, with the Australian government apparently seeking answers on why the military investigation produced no criminal proceedings against Israeli forces involved in the incident.
