Australia Orders Diplomat Families Out of Israel, Lebanon Over Security Fears

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:31 AM

The Australian government has directed families of its diplomatic staff to evacuate Israel and Lebanon due to worsening security conditions in the region. The foreign ministry announced the decision Wednesday, citing deteriorating safety concerns across the Middle East.

The Australian foreign ministry announced Wednesday that it has ordered the families of its diplomatic personnel to evacuate from Israel and Lebanon due to worsening security conditions across the Middle East region.

Officials from Australia’s foreign ministry stated that the decision was made in response to the declining safety situation in both nations, prompting the precautionary measure to protect diplomatic family members.

The evacuation order affects relatives of Australian diplomatic staff currently stationed in the two Middle Eastern countries.

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