Australia withdraws non-essential staff from Lebanon

Australia has ordered the withdrawal of non-essential diplomatic staff from Lebanon amid deteriorating security conditions, Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on X.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has directed the departure of non-essential Australian officials posted to Lebanon, due to the deteriorating security situation. A small number of Australian officials will remain in-country to provide consular support to Australians.

— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) March 13, 2026

“The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has directed the departure of non-essential Australian officials posted to Lebanon, due to the deteriorating security situation. A small number of Australian officials will remain in-country to provide consular support to Australians,” Wong said.

By Jeyhun Aghazada