Just 500 of the more than 15,000 Australians believed to be in Lebanon have registered with the federal government, as officials continue to urge people to get on commercial flights and leave the country as soon as possible.
Officials fear it will be difficult to help them leave if the situation deteriorates further between Israel and HamasIt comes as the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports the Palestinian death toll has climbed above 7,000, in the conflict sparked by a terrorist raid into Israel by Hamas gunmen that resulted in 1,400 dead.
With cost proving a major barrier for some, those unable to afford a flight are able to access Traveller Emergency Loans via the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.The differences between Albanese's deputies He said the situation in Lebanon, even prior to the escalated conflict between Israel and Gaza, was "fragile"."There are a lot fewer routes out of the country if the security situation deteriorates.
But it is understood Egypt holds concerns about refugee camps being established near the Rafah crossing, if thousands of foreigners use that border to leave Gaza.He said it was "very disappointing" that Australians in Gaza had not been able to get out yet but the government was "working hard on it".
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