Briefing notes or talking points prepared for Foreign Minister Penny Wong from Monday the 17th of August, to Thursday the 20th of August 2026, regarding the investigation by Israeli forces into the…

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This FOI release comprises DFAT briefing notes and talking points prepared for Foreign Minister Penny Wong for 17 to 20 August 2026, along with background material and draft media statements. The records concern Israel's decision, announced on 19 August 2026 (World Humanitarian Day), not to pursue criminal proceedings over the 1 April 2024 IDF strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six colleagues. The material reproduces the IDF's findings, which acknowledged serious process failures and mistaken identification but found no reasonable suspicion of criminal misconduct. It records the Australian Government's position that the decision falls far short of the accountability expected, the summoning of Israel's Ambassador, and a commitment to keep pressing for justice. It also includes WCK's condemnation, Ambassador Newman's remarks, and calls for expulsion and ICC referral. Many pages are withheld under sections 22, 33 and 47C/47E(d).