Australia has expanded its Middle East security warnings to Lebanon, urging its citizens in the country to consider immediate evacuation as fears of a larger regional conflict erupting escalate.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong shared DFAT’s updated travel advice for Lebanon - which strictly warns against tourist visits – on social media on Friday afternoon, while urging Australians living in the nation to seek the government’s available consular assistance.
The Australian Government has serious concerns over the volatile security situation in Lebanon and the risk of the situation deteriorating further. The warning comes as warfare between Israel and Palestinian militant faction Hamas has begun to fuel geopolitical tensions across the region, manifesting through smaller-scale cross border combats.
The threat of larger regional conflict in the Middle East is looming, with Israel witnessing warfare opening across all fronts. Picture: Amir Levy/Getty Images Australia has ramped up its military capabilities in the region in response to these growing tensions, with additional army aircraft and a “significant number” of defence personnel deployed to the region this week.
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