Sydney Morning Herald | Israel ramps up Gaza siege as Australians offered exit Sydney Morning Herald Israel's offensive in Gaza entered a new and bloody phase on Sunday, with ground troops deployed for the first time since its military operation began last week, air strikes widened and Australians preparing for evacuation. The Department of Foreign Affairs ... 17 Australians helped out of Gaza so far Australians urged to leave Gaza Israel, militants trade fire as Australians urged to get out of Gaza |