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The Australian government is facing renewed pressure over its response to Israel's decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankom, two years after her death. Greens leader Larissa Waters called the outcome outrageous, arguing that strongly worded statements aren't enough and pushing for Australia to sanction Israel and halt two-way arms trade. The Guardian reports Waters called Frankom the best of us for running into danger to help others, and said it's especially disappointing the news landed on World Humanitarian Day. It remains to be seen whether Canberra will move beyond words to any concrete action.

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