Israel’s military has concluded that the airstrike in Gaza in April 2024, which resulted in the deaths of a Canadian aid worker, Jacob Flickinger, and six others, including individuals from the UK, Australia, and the US, did not constitute a criminal act. The decision to forego a criminal investigation has sparked criticism, with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand denouncing it as “unacceptable.” She emphasized the need for accountability and protection of humanitarian workers in conflict zones. World Central Kitchen, the organization involved, disputed the military’s account of the incident and called for an independent investigation. The Australian government expressed outrage over the lack of accountability for the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, describing the decision as “especially insulting” given its timing on World Humanitarian Day. Israeli military authorities also announced their decision not to pursue criminal action in similar incidents involving Doctors Without Borders. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had previously called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the matter and criticized the notion that collateral deaths are an acceptable consequence of war.