The situation regarding the war between Israel and Lebanon is “rapidly evolving” and could escalate “without warning.”
The US, UK, France, Germany and several other countries have issued new travel advisories urging people not to visit Lebanon. Citizens currently in the country are advised to leave immediately. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry also made a similar call.
According to The Guardian, the Foreign Office of the United Kingdom believes that the situation regarding the war between Israel and Lebanon is “rapidly evolving” and could experience escalation “without warning.” The department is asking British citizens not to expect a quick evacuation in the event of an emergency.
The US Embassy in Beirut urged Americans to develop a “crisis action plan” and safeguard their safety “before the crisis begins.”
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry also called on its citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon and issued recommendations to those in the country’s territory.
The Foreign Ministry recommends the following to Ukrainians in Lebanon:
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avoid crowded places;
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do not participate in demonstrations;
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strictly follow the security measures and rules for the stay of foreign nationals in the country;
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comply with the legal requirements of law enforcement officials;
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monitor reports from local authorities on the development of the situation;
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Always carry identification documents with you.
The diplomatic department also recommended that those in Lebanon avoid traveling to certain dangerous areas.
It will be remembered that the Hezbollah group launched a missile attack on the Golan Heights. Bullets exploded in Majdal Shams area and killed at least 10 people.
After that, Israel threatened Lebanon with a “destructive war” and named the condition for avoiding it.
Israel threatens Lebanon: will there be a new war in the Middle East
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Source: korrespondent
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