 "All Indian nationals were urged to exercise caution and stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Lebanon via the official channels Image Courtesy AFP")
Both the United States and India have issued strong travel advisories, advising its people to proceed with caution and reevaluate their intentions to travel to Lebanon due to the country’s unstable security situation and rising tensions.
The Russian embassy in Beirut has also advised its nationals to avoid visiting Lebanon until the situation in the country’s south has improved.
All Indian nationals were urged to exercise caution and stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Lebanon via the official channels.
In a statement, the embassy emphasised, “In view of the current situation in Lebanon, all Indian nationals in Lebanon are advised to exercise caution and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Beirut through our Email address: cons.beirut@mea.gov.in or through emergency helpline number 961-76860128.”
Similarly, the US Embassy in Lebanon highlighted the unpredictable security environment, warning US citizens to strongly reconsider any plans to visit Lebanon.
“The security environment remains complex and can change quickly,” the embassy stated. It specifically cautioned against travel to certain regions, including southern Lebanon, the Lebanon-Syria border area, and refugee settlements.
Both embassies emphasized how crucial it is to keep up with neighborhood changes and stay conscious of one’s surroundings.
Following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel’s subsequent military incursion in Gaza, tensions between Israel and Lebanon have escalated significantly. Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran in Lebanon, has started firing drones, missiles, and mortars into Israel; Israel has responded, according to CNN.
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