Foreign Minister Bob Carr is urging Australians to steer clear of Gaza and surrounding areas as Israeli air strikes continue.
Senator Carr says the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has activated its consular crisis centre to monitor the escalating conflict and help any Australians who get into trouble in the region.
‘The department continues to advise that Australians should not travel to Gaza and surrounding areas,’ Senator Carr told Senate question time on Monday.
‘Australians in Gaza should remain in a secure location indoors, monitor the media for information and contact the Australian embassy in Tel Aviv.’
Australians in Israel should exercise a ‘high degree of caution’, he said.
Senator Carr again called on both sides of the conflict to show restraint and do all they can to avoid civilian casualties.
Source: skynews.com.au