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Foreign Countries Are Urging Their Citizens To Leave Lebanon Immediately
Foreign countries are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to escalating regional tensions and fears of a broader Middle East conflict.
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has issued an urgent warning, advising American citizens to take any available flight out of the city.
U.S. Embassy Beirut notes several airlines have suspended or cancelled flights, and many flights have sold out; however, commercial transportation options to leave Lebanon remain available. We encourage those who wish to depart Lebanon to book any ticket available to them, even…
— U.S. Embassy Beirut (@usembassybeirut) August 3, 2024
Similarly, France has instructed its nationals to arrange their departure from Lebanon “as soon as possible,” according to a statement from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Nous les invitons à prendre leurs dispositions maintenant pour quitter le Liban dès que possible.
Pour rappel, face aux risques d’escalade militaire au Proche-Orient, il est instamment demandé aux ressortissants français de ne pas se rendre au Liban.
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— Stéphane Séjourné (@steph_sejourne) August 4, 2024
The British government has also called on its citizens to leave Lebanon “now” while commercial travel options are still available.
⚠️ British nationals in Lebanon should leave now while commercial travel is still available.
🚨 If you are a British national in Lebanon, register for the latest information: https://t.co/yMKMv2ULRn
Families of officials working at the British Embassy Beirut have been… pic.twitter.com/EgtP89FyDi
— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) August 4, 2024
Meanwhile, the Italian Embassy has advised its nationals to postpone any non-essential trips to Lebanon, emphasizing the need for utmost caution for any necessary travel.
Visto l'aggravarsi della situazione, invitiamo gli italiani che soggiornano temporaneamente in #Libano a non recarsi assolutamente nel Sud del Paese ed a rientrare in Italia con voli commerciali il più presto possibile.Numero Unità di crisi Farnesina +390636225
— Antonio Tajani (@Antonio_Tajani) August 4, 2024
Other countries, including Australia, Indonesia, Cyprus, Türkiye, Germany, Switzerland, Ukraine, Sweden, Mexico, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, have also issued warnings to their citizens.
While many countries had existing travel warnings, they have updated their advice in light of the latest developments.
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