Australia Closes Embassies in Israel and UAE
Australia's head of diplomacy, Penny Wong, stated today that Canberra has closed its embassies in the United Arab Emirates and Israel, as well as its consulate in Dubai, due to fears that the conflict in the Middle East could escalate.
Australia Closes Embassies in Israel and UAE Australia’s head of diplomacy, Penny Wong, announced the closure of the Australian embassies in the UAE and Israel, along with the consulate in Dubai. This decision was made due to concerns about a potential escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. Wong noted that nine cities with Australian diplomatic missions have been exposed to missile and drone attacks, suggesting the conflict is intensifying.
- Australia has closed its embassies in the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
- The consulate in Dubai has also been closed.
- The closures are a response to fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East.
- Australian diplomatic missions have been targeted by missile and drone attacks.
- Over 3,200 Australians have returned from the Middle East, with approximately 115,000 remaining.
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