Australians told to leave Lebanon as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates and government scrambles for more rescue flights
Australians have been warned to leave Lebanon as tensions escalate in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Australian government is urging citizens to reconsider travel to Lebanon as bombs continue to fall on Gaza and Israel.
Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong said the changes were made due to security concerns.
“Now I’m saying to Australians, if you’re in Lebanon, you should think about whether your need to stay there is essential,” she said.
“Again, if you are in Lebanon, please consider whether your need to stay there is essential.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong (pictured) has warned Australians to leave Lebanon
“If you want to leave, you should be aware that a crisis may limit commercial options for departure, and you should consider the first available option.”
The warning comes after the government changed its travel advice for Israel, Gaza and the Gaza border earlier this month.
Australians are advised to reconsider travel to Israel and not travel to Gaza or the Gaza border.
More to come.
A fireball explodes during Israeli bombardment in the northern Gaza Strip on October 14
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