Two Years After Zomi's Death, Family Seeks Closure

0:00Tomorrow marks two years since Australian aid worker Zomi Franco and six colleagues from World Central Kitchen died in an Israeli defense forces. Strike in Gaza, her family still waits for a direct apology, compensation from Israel, and final word from the military's top legal probe. Israel's ambassador to Australia spoke at the National Press Club this week, saying he'd look into the investigation status. He stressed, it's still active, with the IDF confirming that, even after dismissing two officers for breaking engagement rules. Zomi's brother Mal shared how close they were, just two and a half years apart, bonded tighter after losing their mom back in 2001. He says the lack of progress stings yearly, eroding their trust in the process despite holding on to hope. An Australian review pinpointed major lapses in awareness and procedures, calling the strike unintentional, but urging aid protocol changes, and apology and payout, none delivered yet.

1:00They got broad access to intel, except unedited drone audio, which officials say might hold sensitive info. Politicians like independent MP Zali Stegel and Foreign Minister Penny Wong keep pushing for answers and charges, while Prime Minister Anthony Albany's met the family recently. As they plan a Sydney vigil and a new humanitarian award in Zomi's honor, the call for real closure grows louder. That's your update from Sydney News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.