In a press release issued at this time, a DFAT spokesperson confirmed two Australian residents had been killed after an Israeli airstrike hit a Lebanese metropolis within the nation’s south.
”The Australian Embassy in Beirut stands prepared to supply consular help to the household if required,” the spokesperson stated.
“The Australian Authorities continues to advise don’t journey to Lebanon as a result of unstable safety state of affairs and the chance of the safety state of affairs deteriorating additional.”
Native Lebanese media reported Bazzi’s brother Ali – who’s believed to be the second Australian citizen – was additionally killed within the airstrike.
The federal government-run information company claimed an Israeli warplane was accountable for the airstrike, which it stated destroyed the al-Dawra neighbourhood residence and injured a fourth particular person.
9News has confirmed the Israel Defence Power was accountable for the airstrike, claiming to have been concentrating on Hizballah areas.
Vigils had been held in a single day for the trio in the southern Lebanese metropolis.
Ibrahim moved to Australia in 2021 and was residing in Bexley in Sydney’s south together with his sister and brother-in-law.
He was working as a labourer earlier than he was promoted to web site supervisor.
His brother-in-law shall be travelling to Lebanon tonight to be with their household.
