Documents In Relation To Australians Serving In The Israeli Defence Forces (idf) ​

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Home Affairs' Middle East and North Africa division circulated urgent briefing points in July 2025 regarding Australians serving in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). The documents reference Criminal Code Act 1995 provisions making it an offence for Australians to engage in hostile activities overseas, with an exemption only for those serving in or with foreign armed forces. The briefing notes indicate this exemption does not extend to other Commonwealth criminal offences. Material was prepared following the Hamas-Israel conflict in May 2024, with talking points previously approved for whole-of-government use. The disclosure shows internal coordination between Attorney-General's Department, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Home Affairs on this policy area, with recommendations to verify currency of approved messaging with relevant agencies before public use.