Are Australia-Israel relations at an all-time low? - podcast
Guardian AU
β’Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:00:36 GMT
π° What Happened
The Full Story podcast asked whether Australia-Israel relations are at an all-time low after Israel cleared soldiers of criminal liability for killing Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Her family and PM Anthony Albanese called the move an 'outrage'.
π The Backstory
Frankcom was killed more than two years ago while travelling with the humanitarian group World Central Kitchen. Israel's move to clear its soldiers renewed calls for accountability and an apology.
π― Why It Matters
The episode tests the boundaries of Australia's relationship with Israel, and whether the killing of an Australian aid worker could shift foreign policy and public expectations around accountability.
The Full Story podcast asked whether Australia-Israel relations are at an all-time low after Israel cleared soldiers of criminal liability for killing Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Her family and PM Anthony Albanese called the move an 'outrage'.
Frankcom was killed more than two years ago while travelling with the humanitarian group World Central Kitchen. Israel's move to clear its soldiers renewed calls for accountability and an apology.
The episode tests the boundaries of Australia's relationship with Israel, and whether the killing of an Australian aid worker could shift foreign policy and public expectations around accountability.