Defence force personnel already deployed to the Middle East may be called on to help in an evacuation operation
after Israel said it was preparing for a possible ground operationAustralian defence force personnel who are already deployed to the Middle East may be called on to help in an evacuation operation fromGovernment-wide contingency planning and talks with allies have been under way for “many months”, but there is no indication that a major Australian rescue operation is imminent.
The ADF chief of joint operations, Vice-Admiral Justin Jones, said: “Under Operation Beech, the ADF has a small number of personnel deployed to the region to support whole-of-government contingency planning and Defence remains postured to support future requirements.”But in a sign the government is eager to avoid fostering a sense of complacency or a wait-and-see mentality, Jones added: “I reiterate government advice that Australians in Lebanon should look to leave as soon as possible.
“It will be difficult to get everyone out quickly, if that is required, which is why people should continue to leave if they can, by all means,” Albanese told ABC TV on Thursday.
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