Australian Zomi Frankcom was among seven staff at the World Central Kitchen (WCK) killed when Israel attacked an aid convoy travelling in Gaza earlier this month.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dismissed two officers over the strike, which it acknowledged violated the IDF's rules of engagement.

Comments from Netanyahu caused shock & alarm within government when he described the strike as "Unintentional" and what "Happens in war". 

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Air Chief Marshal Binskin was "Eminently qualified" to provide the Australian government advice on the sufficiency and appropriateness of steps taken by the Israeli government.

"Air Chief Marshal Binskin will engage with Israel and the Israel Defense Forces on the response to the attack which killed Zomi and her colleagues," Senator Wong said in a statement.

"Australia has made clear to the Israeli government our expectation and trust that this engagement will be facilitated.

"The Australian government has been clear that we expect full accountability for these deaths."

Government expects Binskin to have 'full access'

Air Chief Marshal Binskin previously served as chief of the Australian Defence Force from 2014 to 2018.

He will advise the government whether there are any further representations or actions that could be taken, and ensure measures are taken to hold those responsible to account.

PM Albanese said he expected the cooperation of the Israeli government.

"We want [Air Chief Marshal Binskin] to have full access, and we expect that from the Israeli government and the Israeli defence force," Mr Albanese said.

"The circumstances around this, where you had three vehicles that were clearly marked as being providing support and aid for desperate people in Gaza, and you had a strike on one of the vehicles, you had people then flee to a second vehicle that then had a strike on that vehicle, and then somehow people got to a third vehicle that was then hit as well, so that all of these aid workers were killed.

"This is a completely unacceptable situation, and Australians are quite rightly outraged by this and we want full accountability."

PM Albanese said the government would await the air chief marshal's report before determining what further action was needed.

The federal government announced its intention late last week to appoint a special adviser to scrutinise the investigation into the air strike after receiving a briefing from Israel.

The government said Israel's response so far had not been sufficient, and expressed alarm at the Israel government's apparent failure to grasp the "gravity" of the situation.

Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson said he welcomed the appointment.

"He is a very well respected, very senior Defence leader and is an appropriate appointment for a role like this," he said.

"It is important that Australia has its own perspective on this investigation, so we can form our own view about the responsibility here."

Original Story By | Monte Bovill