A retired Australian general was appointed to oversee the investigation into the killing of the aid workers

Australia appointed Mark Binskin, a retired army general, to oversee the investigation conducted by the Israeli regime into the killing of seven aid workers in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip, and demanded full accountability from those responsible for this tragedy.

According to Al-Quds al-Arabi report, last week seven members of the World Central Kitchen charity organization based in the United States were targeted and killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. The seven dead, one Palestinian and six foreigners, including Lal al-Zoumi and Zumi Francom, were Australian citizens.

The bombing of this organization’s convoy and the killing of its members caused international condemnation, especially from the United States, the main ally of the Zionist regime in the attack on Gaza. The Israeli army claimed to have opened an investigation into the attack and dismissed two of its officers, but their alleged attempts to justify what happened did not succeed in quelling international outrage.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wang strongly criticized the initial reaction of the Zionist regime. Australia has clearly stated to the Israeli government that we expect full accountability for the killing of the seven humanitarian workers, Wang said.

Recalling that Binskin is highly respected in his country and previously commanded the Australian Air Force, the Australian minister said the retired general would review the measures taken to hold those responsible accountable. Binskin will also advise the Australian government on whether further investigations or consequences are warranted, he explained.

The convoy of this non-governmental charity organization was transporting aid inside Gaza when it was bombed in Deir al-Balah in the center of the Gaza Strip. These three convoy cars carried the logo of the organization on their roofs. The organization had previously confirmed that the convoy was traveling in an area that did not witness direct conflict.