US issues 'do not travel' to Lebanon advisory citing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

W460

The United States has raised its travel advisory on Lebanon to its highest "do not travel" classification, citing rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah after a strike on southern Beirut killed a top commander of the armed group.

"Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to rising tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. If you are in Lebanon, be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate," the advisory said Wednesday, adding that citizens in southern Lebanon or in refugee settlements should leave.

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