Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Australia has described its relationship with Israel as "difficult" following a decision to drop criminal investigations into aid worker deaths. Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the comments on Thursday. The dispute concerns Australian aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and six colleagues. They were killed in Gaza in April 2024. Their World Central Kitchen convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike.

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The Israeli military announced this week that it would not launch criminal investigations into the deaths. The decision sparked strong criticism from Australia and the aid organisation. Wong summoned Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman over the decision. She d...