US Embassy Warns Citizens to Leave Lebanon ‘As Soon as Possible’

Warnings were sent out to American citizens in Lebanon amid the Israel–Hamas conflict.
US Embassy Warns Citizens to Leave Lebanon ‘As Soon as Possible’
Protesters clash with Lebanese security forces on Oct. 18, 2023, outside the US Embassy on Oct. 17, 2023. Joseph Eid/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon urged American citizens to leave Lebanon “as soon as possible” amid fears that the Israel–Hamas conflict will spill over into other countries and as the Iran-backed Hezbollah group has increasingly sent warnings.

The American embassy in Beirut stated that U.S. citizens should depart the country “while commercial options are still available“ and for those choosing not to depart the country, they should ”prepare contingency plans for emergency situations.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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