The United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued new travel advisories, strongly urging their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon and for those already in the country to leave immediately.
This comes as tensions in the region continue to rise, especially after recent conflicts between Israel and Lebanon.
According to The Guardian, the situation is described as rapidly developing, with the potential for escalation "without warning."
Crisis Action Plans
The British Foreign Office has warned that the conflict between Israel and Lebanon could get worse quickly, making evacuation difficult in an emergency.
The US Embassy in Beirut has advised American citizens to develop a "crisis action plan" and prioritize their safety before any crisis happens.
Similarly, the governments of France and Germany have issued strong warnings to their citizens about the dangers of staying in Lebanon.
Earlier this week, some flights to and from Beirut International Airport were canceled.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also advised its citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon due to the worsening security situation in the Middle East.
Recent Violence
The urgency of these advisories follows a series of violent incidents, including a rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on July 27, which resulted in the deaths of 12 children.
Israel blamed the attack on the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, although Hezbollah has denied involvement.
In response, the Lebanese government has asked the United States to urge Israel to exercise restraint. On July 28, Israel's Security Cabinet authorized a response to the attack.
