Two more Australians have been able to escape war-torn Gaza after being allowed into Egypt through the Rafah border crossing overnight.
On Wednesday, 23 Australians – 20 citizens, one permanent resident and two family members – made it out of the enclave when the Rafah crossing opened for the first time since the war between Israel and Hamas escalated on October 7.
"Twenty-five individuals supported by the Australian government have now departed Gaza," a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said. "We continue to engage closely with partners in the region to ensure the remaining Australians in Gaza who wish to leave are able to do so as soon as possible," the spokesperson said.
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