The Australian government has told non-essential Australian officials in Israel and the UAE to leave due to the deteriorating security situation amid the ongoing war in the Middle East
Penny Wong, foreign affairs minister, announced the decision on Thursday night in which she said “essential” Australian officials would remain in the countries to help Australians who needed support.
She added that registrations for the department of foreign affairs crisis portal were open for Australians in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iran, Israel, Qatar and the UAE.
The Australian Government has directed the departure of non-essential Australian officials posted to Israel and the UAE, due to the deteriorating security situation. Essential Australian officials will remain in-country to support Australians who need it.
