Buses had been scheduled to take Palestinian Australians from Ramallah in West Bank to Jordan but they did not go ahead
Palestinians gather in Ramallah, West Bank to protest against Israel's airstrikes on Gaza Strip. Australia us seeking to run what would be the first repatriation service for citizens stuck in the West Bank.Palestinians gather in Ramallah, West Bank to protest against Israel's airstrikes on Gaza Strip. Australia us seeking to run what would be the first repatriation service for citizens stuck in the West Bank.
Dfat had intended to run buses on Monday and Tuesday morning, however these did not proceed, the Guardian understands. Officials will attempt to run another bus service on Wednesday. Even if citizens make it on to the buses to Jordan, they face hurdles. To gain entry into Jordan, Australian citizens will have to prove they have booked onward travel out of the country and will be required to exit Jordan within 72 hours.
Separately, some of those wanting to access the Australian government-organised buses to Jordan have raised concerns about reaching Ramallah in light of an“We understand it is difficult to move around at the moment,” Dfat told one Australian family in the West Bank in an email where they raised safety concerns.Unlike for Gaza, Dfat has not provided a number of Australians currently in the West Bank.
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