Australia to End Evacuation Flights from Lebanon Due to Low Demand

The Australian government will cease chartered flights from Lebanon after Sunday, urging citizens to leave immediately.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has repeatedly urged Australians in Lebanon to take available flights and leave the country as soon as possible.
Government-assisted flights are scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but no further flights are planned due to declining demand.
As of Thursday, 1988 Australians and their families have been evacuated, but many registered individuals are not taking up available seats.
The Australian government has expressed frustration over the slow uptake of evacuation flights, emphasizing the urgency due to ongoing regional conflicts.
The Coalition argues that those departing should pay for their flights, while the government defends its decision to fund evacuations as consistent with past actions.