US, France issue travel advisories for Lebanon amid regional tensions
Tension further escalates after Israeli army presents government with scenarios for possible attack on Lebanese group Hezbollah | The US, UK and France Sunday issued a security alert for their citizens, advising them not to travel to Lebanon, citing potential disruptions in air travel due to heightened regional tensions. The US Embassy in Lebanon advised its citizens traveling to or from Lebanon to "monitor their flight status closely" as changes could occur with little notice. It also emphasized the need for travelers to "make alternate plans" if necessary. In addition, the embassy underscored the "complex and rapidly changing" security environment in Lebanon, urging its citizens to see the current travel advisory, which recommends reconsidering travel to the country.
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