SYDNEY: Israel's explanation for the deaths from an air strike in Gaza of seven aid workers, including Australian woman Zomi Frankcom, was "not good enough", Australian Prime Minister A
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a joint media statement with Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, in Melbourne, Australia, on Mar 6, 2024. included citizens of Australia
"We need to have accountability for how it has occurred, and what is not good enough is the statements that have been made, including that this is just a product of war," Albanese said during a press conference in Sydney. Albanese seemed to be referring to comments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video message on Tuesday in which he said that"this happens in war" as the Israeli militaryAlbanese said Frankcom was travelling in a vehicle clearly identified as an aid vehicle and it should not have been at risk. He demanded full accountability on a call with Netanyahu on Wednesday.
"They have committed to a full and proper investigation. I want that to be transparent and I want those findings to be made public so that we find out how exactly this can occur," he said.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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