Australians Urged to Leave Israel and Gaza Amid Escalating Conflict

Published on April 19, 2024

Australians have been urged to leave Israel and Gaza if it is safe to do so amid widening conflict in the Middle East and recent explosions in Iran. U.S. officials have confirmed that Israel has launched a military strike against Iran in response to Iran’s missile and drone attack against Israel. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Smartraveller page posted to X that there had been reports of explosions across some locations in the Middle East. “The security situation could deteriorate quickly, with little notice,” the warning stated. “There may also be airspace closures, flight cancellations, diversions, and other travel disruptions. In an attack or other armed conflict, you should follow the advice of local authorities.”...

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