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  •   Home > News > International

    Middle East war live: Israel strikes Beirut again as Qantas offers two free flights to evacuate Australians

    Foreign Minister Penny Wong has released a statement confirming the flights will be free of charge, with vulnerable passengers prioritised. Two government-supported charter flights carrying up to 500 passengers will depart the Lebanese capital Beirut for Cyprus tomorrow.


    Foreign Minister Penny Wong has released a statement confirming Qantas will operate two free flights from Cyprus to Sydney for Australians leaving Lebanon. 

    Meanwhile, Peter Dutton has called for the Iranian ambassador to Australia to be expelled due to a post praising dead Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

    Follow the unfolding situation live.

    [Live blog]

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