Ottawa Urges Canadians to Leave Lebanon While They Can Due to Escalating Violence

Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly responds to questions from reporters in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill after Question Period, in Ottawa on Feb. 29, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is urging Canadians to leave an increasingly volatile Lebanon while they can.

In a statement on June 25, Ms. Joly says the security situation could deteriorate further without warning due to sustained and escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel.