US Embassy urges immediate departure for Americans in Lebanon

The US Embassy in Lebanon has advised Americans to depart the country at once due to ongoing clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli troops.

“The State Department recommends that US citizens in Lebanon leave now while commercial flights remain available due to the unpredictable security situation.”

“You should have a plan of action for crisis situations that does not rely on US government assistance. The best time to leave a country is before a crisis if at all possible."

The US government added that there is “no guarantee” they will evacuate private US citizens and their family members.