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Australia summons Israeli envoy over Gaza aid worker death
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Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday to protest the military's decision not to pursue criminal proceedings in the death of an Australian aid worker killed in a 2024 airstrike in Gaza, according to Al-Monitor. Officials in Canberra expressed outrage over the choice to forgo prosecution, treating the case as a significant breach of accountability standards that govern military conduct in conflict zones.
The incident marks a sharp diplomatic rift between the two countries. Australia has grown increasingly critical of Israel's military operations in Gaza and their impact on civilians, particularly aid workers operating in the territory. The ambassador's summons signals Canberra's determination to press for accountability in the case.
