Increasing Number of Countries Evacuating Their Citizens from Lebanon amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Since Sept. 30, more than 10 nations worldwide have initiated efforts to evacuate their citizens from the Middle East.
As Israel’s military offensive expands in Lebanon, countries are intensifying their efforts to ensure the safety of their citizens.
Recently, around 250 U.S. citizens and their non-citizen family members were flown out of Lebanon on U.S. government-organized flights.
The State Department has encouraged U.S. citizens in Lebanon to reach out for assistance amid the escalating situation.
Evacuations occurred following heightened Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, with Israeli ground forces targeting Hezbollah, an identified terrorist group.
Residents in Lebanon have been advised by the Israeli military to evacuate as the crisis continues to unfold.
The State Department plans to arrange additional evacuation flights based on the security status in Lebanon and the demand from American citizens.
Australia, Bulgaria, and Cyprus are among the other countries facilitating the evacuation of their nationals from Lebanon.
Japan, South Korea, Turkey, and several other nations have also initiated evacuation plans for their citizens impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Contributions to this article by The Associated Press.
