The deteriorating situation in Lebanon has drawn a particular focus in Australia with the widening conflict in the Middle East.
The government has urged an estimated 15,000 Australian citizens currently in Lebanon to leave.
But why does Australia have such a large diaspora from a relatively small country on the other side of the world, and a particular interest in what happens there?
The history of the Lebanese community in Australia can be traced back over 130 years and has evolved with waves of migration over time.
The story behind Australia's large Lebanese community. By Sean Tarek Goodwin, ABC News