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.
TL;DR
- 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.