Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Australians who are still wishing to leave Israel or Gaza to 'take the first available flight'.
The first repatriation flight of Australians from Israel landed in London at about 7am Sydney time on Saturday, with more flights slated for the coming days. Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the safe arrival of the repatriation flight, which was conducted by Qantas, and urged Australians still seeking to leave Israel or Gaza to do so as soon as possible.
Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said troops backed by tanks had mounted raids to attack Palestinian rocket crews and seek information on the location of hostages, the first official account of ground troops in Gaza since the crisis began. Several thousand residents could be seen on roads heading out of the northern part of the Gaza Strip but it was impossible to assess their numbers.
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