Hamas says hundreds injured after refugee camp strikes; Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner general for UNRWA, said ‘people were asking for a ceasefire’
Australia’s department of foreign affairs has said that 23 individuals that the government had been assisting successfully departed Gaza through the Rafah crossing into Egypt on Wednesday. A department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said that the group comprised 20 Australians, two family members and a permanent resident.
They were met at Rafah by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff, who provided assistance including onwards travel to Cairo. The group will be further supported with short term accommodation in Cairo and return flights to Australia on commercial airlines. Australia is providing ongoing support to 65 individuals, including Australians and their family members, who remain in Gaza and who have told us they want help to depart.
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