Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
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The Australian government has instructed dependents of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to depart, citing a deteriorating security situation in the region, and has also offered voluntary departures to diplomats' dependents in the UAE, Jordan, and Qatar.
The Australian government has told dependents of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave the two Middle East countries, citing a deteriorating security situation in the region, and continues to advise citizens in Israel and Lebanon to consider leaving while commercial options are still available.
The Australian government has directed the families of Australian embassy staff and officials posted in Israel and Lebanon to leave due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, while embassies in Tel Aviv and Beirut remain open.
The Australian government has ordered dependents of diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to depart, citing a deteriorating security situation, and has offered voluntary departures in the UAE, Jordan, and Qatar.
The Australian government is offering to evacuate the families of Australian diplomats and officials from some of its missions in the Middle East, citing the prospect of US strikes on Iran and heightened regional tensions.
The Australian government has told the partners and children of Australian officials in Israel and Lebanon to leave due to the 'deteriorating security situation in the Middle East', with warnings of possible airspace closures and other travel disruptions.
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