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Passengers at Rafic Hariri International Airport. A number of flights were delayed or cancelled in Beirut on July 29, 2024, as a some airlines suspended flights. Image Credit: AFP

Dubai: Oman has urged its citizens on Wednesday (July 31, 2024) to leave Lebanon immediately, joining a number of nations who have asked their citizens to leave the country.

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Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued the urgent advisory for all Omani citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon.

This advisory is a precautionary measure in response to recent events in Lebanon, aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of Omani nationals.

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman
In case of emergencies, Omani citizens in Lebanon are advised to contact the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Beirut at the following numbers: +961 1856555 +961 76 010 037

On July 29, the US, Italy and Germany have advised citizens to leave Lebanon amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

The UK, France, other countries also issued travel warnings after deadly attack on Golan Heights.

An Israeli strike hit Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, after Israel said it would retaliate over a deadly attack on the annexed Golan Heights blamed on the group.

A source close to Hezbollah said three people were killed and 25 injured in the strike.