Australia outraged as Israel clears soldiers in aid worker death

Australia has expressed outrage after Israel decided not to open a criminal investigation into the killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza. The decision, which clears Israeli soldiers, has strained relations between the two countries, with Australian Foreign Minister Wong describing a 'difficult time' in bilateral ties. The killing occurred during Israeli strikes in Gaza, which Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar have condemned as violating ceasefire obligations. Meanwhile, other international actors, including the Vatican and the UK, have raised concerns over separate Israeli actions, such as settlement expansion and the implementation of the Israel-Lebanon deal.