Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and had expressed his country’s “anger and concern” at the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in an Israeli strike in Gaza’s Deir Al-Balah.

Stressing that the attack was “completely unacceptable,” Albanese said that he had placed emphasis on the “importance of full accountability and transparency”.

The premier shared that in his conversation with Netanyahu, he reiterated that it is “Australia’s view that humanitarian aid must reach the people of Gaza unimpeded and in large quantities”.

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