More Australians evacuated from Tel Aviv have arrived back home, as the federal government looks to secure safe passage for those still stranded due to the Middle East conflict.
A flight from Dubai containing more than 200 evacuated Australians landed in Sydney on Tuesday evening. Some of them were collected from Israel on government flights on Monday. A further return flight for evacuees is also due to depart London on Tuesday night, Australian time. At least 45 Australians remain trapped in Gaza with limited access to water, electricity, fuel and food after Israel imposed a total blockade on the conflict-stricken territory.
"That is one way Australia is helping not only our own citizens but others as well." The head of ASIO Mike Burgess said the intelligence organisation warned of possible spontaneous violence following the Middle East conflict. In a press conference alongside FBI director Christopher Wray in the US, Burgess urged political leaders to advocate restraint.
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