New Delhi [India], Amid rising tensions and a volatile security landscape in Lebanon, both India and the United States have issued stern travel warnings, urging their citizens to exercise caution and reconsider their travel plans to the nation. from the Middle East.
The Russian embassy in Beirut has also asked its citizens to refrain from traveling to Lebanon until the situation calms down in the south of the country.
The Indian Embassy in Lebanon advised all Indian citizens to remain alert and maintain communication with the Embassy through designated channels. In a statement, the embassy emphasized: "In view of the current situation in Lebanon, all Indian citizens in Lebanon are advised to exercise caution and remain in touch with the Indian Embassy in Beirut through our email address. email: cons.beirut@mea.gov .en or through the emergency helpline number +961-76860128."
Similarly, the US Embassy in Lebanon highlighted the unpredictable security environment and warned US citizens to seriously reconsider any plans to visit Lebanon.
"The security environment remains complex and can change rapidly," the embassy said. It specifically warned against travel to certain regions, including southern Lebanon, the Lebanon-Syria border area and refugee settlements.
Both embassies stressed the importance of staying informed about local developments and maintaining awareness about the environment.
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have risen sharply since Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza. The Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been firing missiles, mortars and drones at Israel, and Israel has returned that fire, CNN reported.
Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the mountainous border have fled as concerns intensify about the possible outbreak of another full-blown war.
The Russian embassy in Beirut has also asked its citizens to refrain from traveling to Lebanon until the situation calms down in the south of the country.
The Indian Embassy in Lebanon advised all Indian citizens to remain alert and maintain communication with the Embassy through designated channels. In a statement, the embassy emphasized: "In view of the current situation in Lebanon, all Indian citizens in Lebanon are advised to exercise caution and remain in touch with the Indian Embassy in Beirut through our email address. email: cons.beirut@mea.gov .en or through the emergency helpline number +961-76860128."
Similarly, the US Embassy in Lebanon highlighted the unpredictable security environment and warned US citizens to seriously reconsider any plans to visit Lebanon.
"The security environment remains complex and can change rapidly," the embassy said. It specifically warned against travel to certain regions, including southern Lebanon, the Lebanon-Syria border area and refugee settlements.
Both embassies stressed the importance of staying informed about local developments and maintaining awareness about the environment.
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have risen sharply since Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel's subsequent military campaign in Gaza. The Iranian-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been firing missiles, mortars and drones at Israel, and Israel has returned that fire, CNN reported.
Tens of thousands of people on both sides of the mountainous border have fled as concerns intensify about the possible outbreak of another full-blown war.