Australia tells citizens to depart Israel, Palestinian territories if 'safe to do so'

Australia on Friday told its citizens to leave Israel if possible, citing a "high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks", issuing a similar warning for the Palestinian territories. Australia's government had previously told citizens to avoid travel to both areas if possible and, if concerned, to leave.

Australia tells citizens to depart Israel, Palestinian territories if 'safe to do so'
Australia on Friday told its citizens to leave Israel if possible, citing a "high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks", issuing a similar warning for the Palestinian territories. Australia's government had previously told citizens to avoid travel to both areas if possible and, if concerned, to leave.