Some of the 88 Australians stranded in the war zone could be on the list of 400 foreign nationals allowed to leave.
Some Australians trapped in Gaza have been told to head to the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, as reports emerged that some of the 88 trapped in the war zone may be on the list of 400 foreign nationals able to escape.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed they were “communicating with all individuals registered with us in Gaza about departure options, including to make them aware of the possibility of the opening of the Rafah border on 1 November”. Wong labelled images from the attack overnight on the Jabaliya refugee camp, near Gaza City – which left dozens dead but which Israel said was necessary to take out key Hamas leader Ibrahim Biari – “very distressing”.“we want to see our Australians out of Gaza. We have 88 Australians and their families … we want safe passage. We’ve called for humanitarian pauses to enable both aid and assistance to get in, and also for civilians to get out.
Israel said the attack had killed several Hamas militants including Ibrahim Biari, who is claimed to have masterminded the attack on Israel.Getty “It is incumbent upon Israel to do all that it can to protect civilian life as it engages militarily.”
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