The Australian government says it has called for family members of Australian officials posted in Israel and Lebanon to leave both countries amid sky-high tensions with Iran.
“The Australian Government has directed the departure of dependents of Australian officials posted to Israel in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East,” the Foreign Office says in a statement. “If you’re in Israel, we continue to advise you consider leaving while commercial options to depart are still available.”
“The security situation in the Middle East is unpredictable. Regional tensions remain high and there continues to be a risk of military conflict,” the statement adds. “Conflicts in the Middle East could result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions.”
The Foreign Office posts an identical message about Lebanon.
It also says that it has offered voluntary departures to family members of Australian officials posted in Jordan, Qatar and the UAE.
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