Canada urges citizens to leave Lebanon

On Tuesday, Canada renewed its advisory for citizens to leave Lebanon while possible, citing the escalating and unpredictable security situation stemming from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. 

"My message to Canadians has been clear since the beginning of the crisis in the Middle East: It is not the time to travel to Lebanon. And for Canadians currently in Lebanon, it is time to leave, while commercial flights remain available," Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said in a statement, according to Reuters.