Aussies Evacuated From Israel by Convoy
AUSTRALIA, JUN 18 – About 2,700 Australians have registered for evacuation assistance amid escalating missile strikes as the government coordinates bus transfers from Israel into Jordan.
- Three men appeared today in Western Sydney court charged with profiting 10 million dollars from selling counterfeit luxury goods on social media.
- This case involves police allegations that the syndicate generated unlawful profits and disrupted lawful enterprises by trading counterfeit clothing, watches, shoes, and handbags.
- Meanwhile, a large number of Australians living in Iran and Israel remain unable to leave due to closed airspace and ongoing conflict, with many having registered for government-organized repatriation efforts.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed 1,500 Australians in Iran and 1,200 in Israel have registered for assistance, while the government considers chartering buses to move evacuees into Jordan.
- Prime Minister Albanese emphasized the need for safe care during evacuations, noting operational complexities and that government decisions are discretionary and cannot guarantee safe passage through conflict zones.
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