EBN- The American and British authorities urged their citizens in Lebanon to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, citing escalating tensions with Israel.
“Tensions are high, and the situation could deteriorate rapidly,” UK Foreign Minister David Lammy said in a statement. “While we are working round the clock to strengthen our consular presence in Lebanon, my message to British nationals there is clear — leave now.”
For its part, the US embassy in Lebanon also urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available.” The warning came several days after the US raised its travel advisory for the country to Level Four, “Do Not Travel,” on Wednesday, citing “rising tensions between [Hezbollah] and Israel.”
Despite flight suspensions and cancelations, “commercial transportation options to leave Lebanon remain available,” the US embassy statement on Saturday said.
“We encourage those who wish to depart the country to book any ticket available to them, even if that flight does not depart immediately or does not follow their first-choice route,” the statement continued.
Meanwhile, Canada warned citizens to avoid all travel to Israel, saying the regional armed conflict endangered security.
“The security situation can deteriorate further without warning,” the Canadian government said in a travel advisory. “If the armed conflict intensifies, it could impact your ability to depart by commercial means. It may result in travel disruptions, including airspace closures and flight cancellations and diversions.”
