Australians in Israel Urged to Reconsider Need to Stay in Wake of Missile Attacks

Iran has fired hundreds of missiles into Israel on the eve of the Jewish high holidays, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemning the attacks.

Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Hadera, Israel, on Oct. 1, 2024. Ariel Schalit/AP Photo

Australia has issued a “reconsider need to travel” alert for Israel after Iran launched a massive missile attack on the eve of the nation’s Jewish New Year celebrations.

Media reports have suggested around 200 missiles were fired into Israel by Iran on Oct. 1.