Greens Criticize Australian Government's Response to IDF Officer's Comments on Gaza Attack > 월드뉴스

The Greens have condemned remarks made by former Israel Defense Forces officer Nochi Mendel regarding the attack that resulted in the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six of her colleagues in Gaza in 2024. Mendel stated he would repeat the attack, claiming the victims were “not innocent.” This has led to criticism of the Albanese government for not halting military exports to Israel or imposing new sanctions. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong described Mendel's comments as “utterly disgraceful,” while the humanitarian chief of World Central Kitchen (WCK), José Andrés, called them an “outrageous smear.” Greens defense spokesperson David Shoebridge asserted that the government's response was inadequate and emphasized the need for concrete actions rather than mere condemnations. He demanded the immediate cessation of F-35 fighter jet parts sales to Israel and accountability for members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. An IDF investigation acknowledged the attack as a grave error but did not result in any charges against those involved.