The Australian government has successfully evacuated over 1,200 citizens, permanent residents, and their immediate families from Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. Six flights have already transported people to safety, with more scheduled departures planned in the coming days.
More than 1,200 Australia ns, permanent residents and immediate family members have been evacuated from Lebanon as the federal government continues to urge people to leave. Six Australia n government flights have ferried people to safety, while a further 3,892 Australia ns and their families are registered to depart, with vulnerable and displaced passengers prioritised.
"We are very heartbroken, we are very exhausted after three days of no sleep, but at least now I know my kids are safe," she said. "When we left, it was terrifying ... imagine you've been bombed, our houses have been bombed, our rooms have been bombed, no more neighbours ... I never knew the importance of having this passport until today.
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