Since the start of the war, 139 Australian citizens, permanent residents and family members have been evacuated from Gaza but more than 60 remain. SBS has been speaking with one Australian man separated from his six children and pregnant wife, who's about to give birth. They were able to leave two weeks ago, but he - and his 80 year old mother - are still waiting for approval.
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