Global Nations Brace for Evacuation from Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

Countries around the world are developing plans to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon following rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, alongside Iran's missile attack. While no large-scale evacuation has been initiated, several countries have prepared aircraft, ships, and contingency measures to ensure the safety of their nationals.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-10-2024 19:32 IST | Created: 03-10-2024 19:32 IST
Global Nations Brace for Evacuation from Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions
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Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, coupled with Iran's missile attack on Israel, countries worldwide are drafting contingency plans to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon. However, no nation has yet launched a full-scale evacuation, though various measures are being prepared.

Australia has organized airline seats and flown military aircraft to Cyprus, urging its citizens to leave Lebanon. Similarly, Belgium, China, and Canada are preparing their evacuation plans, including possible sea evacuations and charter flights.

Several European nations, including Cyprus, Denmark, and France, are advising their citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon. The US and UK have moved troops to Cyprus to prepare for potential evacuations. Countries are collaborating globally to ensure safe passage for their nationals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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