This warning was issued on Saturday, in the wake of escalating tensions in the region.
As reported by WND, the embassy's security advisory comes on the heels of a missile attack by the Lebanon-based Hezbollah on Israel, which tragically claimed the lives of 12 children on July 27. This incident has sparked fears of a retaliatory strike by Israel, thereby heightening the risk for U.S. citizens residing in Lebanon.
The embassy's alert stated, “We encourage those who wish to depart Lebanon to book any ticket available to them, even if that flight does not depart immediately or does not follow their first-choice route.” It further advised those choosing to stay to prepare contingency plans for emergencies and be ready to "shelter in place for an extended period of time."
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Despite several airlines suspending or canceling flights to Lebanon, the embassy confirmed that commercial options remain available. The urgency of the situation was underscored by Rena Bitter, U.S. assistant secretary of state for the bureau of consular affairs. In a video posted on July 29, she urged U.S. citizens to "develop a crisis plan of action and leave before a crisis begins."
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The Israeli Defense Forces launched a targeted attack against Hezbollah in Beirut on Tuesday, further escalating the situation. The longstanding tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have been exacerbated by Hamas' deadly attack on Israel on October 7, which resulted in at least 1,200 fatalities.
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Hezbollah's support for Hamas and its proximity to Israel's borders add another layer of complexity to this volatile situation. The U.S. embassy's warning underscores the gravity of these developments and the potential danger they pose to American citizens in Lebanon.
