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Australians in Lebanon struggle to evacuate amid tensions

ABC News — August 2, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: Australians in Lebanon face challenges amid urgent evacuation orders from the federal government due to rising tensions with Israel. Beirut airport is reportedly closed for departures, leading to flight cancellations and disruptions. Many Australians express frustration over a lack of communication and options to return home. The Department of Foreign Affairs has opened a registration portal for citizens seeking assistance. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterated the need for Australians to leave promptly.

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  1. [3.6]
    Israeli drone strike on Gaza aid convoy killed seven (independent.co.uk)
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  2. [3.3]
    Mother confronts UNRWA head, demands son's return from Gaza (jpost.com)
    47d 13h
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  3. [2.6]
    Yehezkeli discusses Haniyeh's role in October 7 events (jpost.com)
    47d 13h
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  4. [4.8]
    US increases military presence in Middle East amid tensions (abcnews.go.com)
    47d 16h
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  5. [4.6]
    US increases military presence in Middle East amid tensions (abcnews.go.com)
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  6. [4.4]
    US deploys more military assets to Middle East (gazette.com)
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  7. [3.8]
    US increases military presence in Middle East amid tensions (thestar.com)
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  8. [3.8]
    US increases military presence in Middle East amid tensions (gazette.com)
    47d 16h
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  9. [3.7]
    Hamas chief Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid escalating tensions (stltoday.com)
    47d 16h
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  10. [3.7]
    US increases military presence in Middle East amid tensions (thestar.com)
    47d 16h
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  11. [3.6]
    India advises citizens in Israel to stay vigilant (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
    47d 16h
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  12. [3.0]
    Biden frustrated over Israel's assassination of Hamas leader (zerohedge.com)
    47d 16h
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  13. [2.9]
    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar (The Manila Times)
    47d 16h
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  14. [2.6]
    Iran state TV hints at imminent attack on Israel (zerohedge.com)
    47d 16h
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  15. [4.9]
    Iran's retaliation will be coordinated with allied groups (nbcnews.com)
    47d 17h
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  16. [4.7]
    US deploys fighter jets amid Iran-Israel conflict tensions (The Telegraph)
    47d 17h
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  17. [2.6]
    Turkey lowers flag for Hamas leader, sparking outrage (foxnews.com)
    47d 17h
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  18. [3.4]
    Biden urges Netanyahu to accept cease-fire with Hamas (reviewjournal.com)
    47d 18h
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  19. [2.8]
    Hamas chief Haniyeh buried amid rising regional tensions (reviewjournal.com)
    47d 18h
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  20. [2.6]
    Turkey lowers flag for Hamas leader, sparks outrage (foxnews.com)
    47d 18h
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  21. [2.5]
    Israel kills Al Jazeera journalist, claims Hamas ties (hindustantimes.com)
    47d 18h
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  22. [1.6]
    France urges citizens to leave Iran amid tensions (rt.com)
    47d 18h
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  23. [4.0]
    Israel prepares for Iranian retaliation after Hamas leader's assassination (channel4.com)
    47d 19h
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  24. [3.1]
    Harris criticized for antisemitism response; Trump engages critics (nypost.com)
    47d 19h
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  25. [2.6]
    Israel's assassinations may destabilize region, strengthen Hamas, Hezbollah (news18.com)
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  26. [4.8]
    Netanyahu defies cease-fire, risking regional conflict escalation (news.yahoo.com)
    47d 20h
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  27. [4.3]
    India issues travel advisory for nationals in Israel (The Hindu)
    47d 20h
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  28. [4.1]
    Biden urges Netanyahu to accept Gaza cease-fire (ocregister.com)
    47d 20h
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  29. [4.0]
    Nasrallah opens account with Israel amid ongoing conflict (haaretz.com)
    47d 20h
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  30. [4.0]
    Pentagon plans to adjust US troop presence in Middle East (livemint.com)
    47d 20h
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  31. [3.5]
    Netanyahu's speech criticized for lacking substance and clarity (jpost.com)
    47d 20h
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  32. [3.5]
    Thousands mourn Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar funeral (gazette.com)
    47d 20h
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  33. [2.9]
    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid tensions (ndtv.com)
    47d 20h
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  34. [2.8]
    Hezbollah attacks Israel after commander’s killing (ndtv.com)
    47d 20h
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  35. [2.7]
    Iran plans drone attacks on Israel in retaliation (news18.com)
    47d 20h
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  36. [2.6]
    Royal Marines ready for potential Lebanon evacuation mission (thesun.co.uk)
    47d 20h
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  37. [2.4]
    Israel arrests Imam for calling Hamas leader a "martyr." (The Express Tribune)
    47d 20h
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  38. [3.7]
    Pentagon discusses adjusting U.S. troops in Middle East (gazette.com)
    47d 21h
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  39. [3.4]
    Pakistan's National Assembly condemns Hamas chief's assassination (The Express Tribune)
    47d 21h
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  40. [3.0]
    Israel targets Hezbollah, Hamas leaders to deter threats (jpost.com)
    47d 21h
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  41. [1.3]
    US approved Israel's assassination of Hamas leader, Iran claims (rt.com)
    47d 21h
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  42. [4.5]
    Canadians in Lebanon urged to evacuate amid tensions (The Globe and Mail)
    47d 22h
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  43. [4.3]
    Australia cites 'serious failures' in deadly Israeli strike (thehindu.com)
    47d 22h
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  44. [4.2]
    Israel accuses Hamas of using human shields amid conflict (theintercept.com)
    47d 22h
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  45. [4.1]
    Hamas leader's assassination escalates regional tensions, Biden warns (The Guardian)
    47d 22h
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  46. [4.0]
    Gaza conflict escalates with regional strikes and retaliation threats (indiatoday.in)
    47d 22h
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  47. [3.3]
    Al Jazeera denies Israeli claims about killed journalist (news.yahoo.com)
    47d 22h
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  48. [2.5]
    Storms and air traffic issues cause major flight cancellations (independent.co.uk)
    47d 22h
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  49. [5.2]
    Aid worker criticizes safety progress after Frankcom's death (ABC News)
    47d 23h

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    Hundreds attend Ismail Haniyeh's funeral in Qatar (cbsnews.com)
    47d 23h
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    International calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire intensify after assassinations (independent.co.uk)
    47d 23h
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  52. [4.1]
    Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar amid regional tensions (thehindu.com)
    47d 23h
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  53. [3.0]
    Iran's allies plan coordinated response to Israeli strikes (news18.com)
    47d 23h
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  54. [2.8]
    Iran vows retaliation after Hamas chief's assassination (firstpost.com)
    47d 23h
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  55. [2.7]
    Five senior Hamas members killed in Gaza tunnel attack (jpost.com)
    47d 23h
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  56. [5.7]
    International calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire intensify after assassinations (The Associated Press)
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  57. [4.3]
    Biden urges Netanyahu to accept cease-fire with Hamas (Hindustan Times)
    48d 0h
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  58. [3.6]
    Biden: Haniyeh's killing harms Gaza ceasefire talks (indiatoday.in)
    48d 0h
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  59. [3.2]
    Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar; vows of revenge (scmp.com)
    48d 0h
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  60. [2.7]
    Hamas leader Haniyeh reportedly killed in missile strike (news18.com)
    48d 0h
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  61. [4.6]
    Haniyeh's killing raises tensions, impacting India's regional interests (thehindu.com)
    48d 1h
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  62. [4.2]
    Biden urges Netanyahu to accept Gaza cease-fire (gazette.com)
    48d 1h
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  63. [3.6]
    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran (gazette.com)
    48d 1h
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  64. [3.5]
    US to send combat aircraft to Middle East amid tensions (jpost.com)
    48d 1h
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  65. [2.9]
    Hamas leader Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran, emphasizes leadership continuity (jpost.com)
    48d 1h
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  66. [2.2]
    Viral video falsely claims to show Haniyeh's killing location (dailycaller.com)
    48d 1h
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  67. [1.6]
    US announces new military support for Israel amid tensions (rt.com)
    48d 1h
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  68. [4.2]
    Mourners honor slain Hamas leaders amid rising war tensions (abcnews.go.com)
    48d 2h
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  69. [4.0]
    France urges nationals to leave Iran amid escalating tensions (firstpost.com)
    48d 2h
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  70. [3.6]
    Israeli assassinations escalate Middle East tensions significantly (independent.co.uk)
    48d 2h
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  71. [2.8]
    Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated; funeral held in Qatar (The Express Tribune)
    48d 2h
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  72. [5.7]
    Biden: Haniyeh's assassination hindered Gaza ceasefire talks (washingtonpost.com)
    48d 3h

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  73. [5.2]
    US redeploys forces to protect Israel from Iran (Financial Times)
    48d 3h

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  74. [2.5]
    Viral video misrepresents Hamas chief's last words (indiatoday.in)
    48d 3h
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  75. [4.3]
    Hamas leader Haniyeh buried in Qatar amid rising tensions (bbc.com)
    48d 4h
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  76. [3.4]
    Israel's targeted assassinations escalate West Asia tensions (firstpost.com)
    48d 4h
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  77. [5.4]
    Biden: Hamas leader's killing hinders ceasefire efforts (bbc.com)
    48d 5h

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  78. [5.0]
    Israel suspected in assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders (ABC News)
    48d 5h

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  79. [4.3]
    Hamas leader Haniyeh to be buried in Qatar (RTÉ News)
    48d 5h
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  80. [3.1]
    Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral to be held in Qatar (gazette.com)
    48d 5h
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