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PM pushes Israel to further investigate death of aid worker

Aug 20, 2026 · 20 min · 8 segments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is demanding Israel do an independent investigation into the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza two years ago

Speakers: Lexi JunewickMelissa ClarkeHostIsabelle MasaliBridget FitzgeraldJack MackayOliver GordonDijana Damjanovic

Top entities: Zomi Frankcom×11 Israel×22 Australia×23 Fire Rescue Victoria×4 Anthony Albanese×6

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Lexi JunewickCorrespondent

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Melissa ClarkeHost

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