Minister Penny Wong: Death of any aid

worker is outrageous!

May 2024 Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said the death of any aid worker is outrageous and unacceptable. "It is with overwhelming sadness that the Australian Government confirms the death of an Australian aid worker in Gaza. "The tributes flowing for Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom tell the story of a life dedicated to the service of others, including her fellow Australians during natural disasters. Her tireless work to improve the lives of others should never have cost Ms Frankcom her own. The Government expresses its deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones, just as we mourn all civilian deaths in this conflict. Throughout this conflict, Australia has called for restraint, for the protection of civilians and safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance. The Australian Government condemns this strike. The Government has made representations to the Netanyahu Government and seeks a thorough and expeditious review. We expect full accountability for these deaths. We repeat our demands for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire leading to a sustainable cease-fire, the release of all hostages, and that international humanitarian law be upheld", Minister Wong said.

Greek Tribune Adelaide, South Australia