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US, Italy, Germany tell citizens to leave Lebanon amid growing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

UK, France, other countries issue travel warnings after deadly attack on Golan Heights



Chairs covered in black representing 12 members of the Druze community killed in a rocket strike from Lebanon, are lined up in the football pitch where the attack took place, during their funeral in the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, on July 28, 2024.
Image Credit: AFP

Dubai: The US Embassy in Beirut has advised its citizens to leave Lebanon amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, following a deadly attack on the Druze town of Majdal Shams.

Also, Italy has called on its citizens to leave Lebanon.

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The travel warnings were issued after a rocket attack on Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens and injured dozens more on Saturday.

Israel has vowed to retaliate, blaming Hezbollah, though the group denies responsibility.

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Germany also urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave immediately.

Last month, the embassy issued a security alert urging American citizens to reconsider travel to Lebanon, stating: “The security environment remains complex and can change quickly.”

Additionally, the UK, France and several other countries have issued urgent travel advisories, asking their citizens to avoid or leave Lebanon immediately as tensions escalate, with Israel considering military action against Hezbollah.

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