Global Response: Nations Prepare for Lebanon Evacuation Amid Rising Tensions

Nations are drafting contingency plans to evacuate citizens from Lebanon amidst escalating conflict with Hezbollah and Israel. Countries are chartering flights and military aircraft, urging citizens to leave before hostilities intensify. Some countries have already commenced evacuations, while others prepare for potential escalation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 04-10-2024 13:12 IST | Created: 04-10-2024 13:12 IST
Global Response: Nations Prepare for Lebanon Evacuation Amid Rising Tensions

Nations worldwide have ramped up evacuation plans for citizens in Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah and Israeli tensions escalate. While large-scale evacuations are yet to begin, several countries, such as Australia and Brazil, have already taken steps to ensure their citizens' safety.

Australia is organizing hundreds of airline seats for its citizens, potentially involving military flights to Cyprus. Brazil has already dispatched an Airbus A330 to airlift nationals. In parallel, Belgium, Denmark, and France are preparing robust contingency strategies.

Meanwhile, countries like Canada, Germany, Greece, and Japan are on standby with military assistance, ready to evacuate citizens at a moment's notice. These efforts underscore a collective global readiness to respond to an unpredictable and deteriorating situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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