Australians stuck in Gaza are anxiously waiting for their chance to cross into Egypt amid hopes there could be further evacuations over the coming days.
The government is still trying to secure an exit for the 67 Australians and family members who are stuck in Gaza.
“We are pressing very hard because we know how dire the situation is in Gaza. Its is a very serious humanitarian situation there,” he said. The pass was opened as part of a multinational deal brokered between US, Egypt, Israel and Qatar to allow foreign citizens to leave Gaza. Australian consular officials were standing by to assist with onward travel to Cairo. Picture: DFAT via NCA NewsWire
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