Australians Urged to Leave Lebanon, Reconsider Need to Remain in Israel

Published on August 26, 2024

Two federal government ministers have urged Australians to leave Lebanon amid concerns about escalation in the Middle East. Australians are also being warned to reconsider the need to remain in Israel amid missile strikes between the two countries. Israel conducted preemptive airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Aug. 25, targeting the terrorist group Hezbollah amid concerns of a missile attack on Israel. In response, Hezbollah returned fire by launching hundreds of rockets and drones on Israeli territory. Minister Murray Watt said the events in the Middle East underline the importance of people leaving the war affected areas during an interview with ABC. “We have advised people not to travel to Lebanon because of the risk involved. I would be encouraging anyone who has friends and relatives in Lebanon to be encouraging them to get out as quickly as they can, while commercial flights are still available,” he said....

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