The Australian Defence Force is taking on a non-combat role in Israel to support Australian citizens and foreign nationals in the region. Aircraft and personnel have been deployed to the Middle East to ensure the security of Australians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to USSC foreign policy and defence director Professor Peter Dean.
The Australian Defence Force is taking on a non-combat role in Israel to support Australian citizens and foreign nationals in the region.
Aircraft and personnel have been deployed to the Middle East to ensure the security of Australians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to USSC foreign policy and defence director Professor Peter Dean. “So this is a non-combat role for the Australian Defence Force,” Professor Dean told Sky News Australia.
Two Hercules transport aircraft and a C-17A Globemaster heavy transport aircraft have been deployed to the region. Professor Dean said the prepositioning is designed to evacuate Australians when needed amid the uncertain circumstances.
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