Australia says deadly IDF strike on Gaza aid convoy was result of ‘serious failures’

An Israeli strike that killed seven charity workers traveling in a Gaza aid convoy was the result of “serious failures” such as “mistaken identification,” Australia says a government probe found.

Australian national Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom was among a group of seven World Central Kitchen staff killed in April when their aid convoy was mistakenly hit by an Israeli airstrike.

The Israel Defense Forces has called the incident a grave mistake which should not have occurred.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will push for full accountability for those responsible, including criminal charges if appropriate.

“The Military Advocate General of Israel is still to decide on further action,” she says in a statement.

“Our expectation remains that there be transparency about the Military Advocate General’s process and decision.”