Saudi Foreign Ministry Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon ‘Immediately’
In a bold move, the Saudi foreign ministry issued a statement on Sunday urging its citizens to depart from Lebanon without delay. This urgent call comes as tensions in the region have escalated significantly in recent days.
Kingdom’s Embassy in Lebanon on High Alert
The ministry reiterated its advice for all Saudi nationals to refrain from traveling to Lebanon at this time. The Kingdom’s embassy in Lebanon is closely monitoring the situation in the southern part of the country, where tensions are at an all-time high.
Chaos at Beirut Airport
Travellers found themselves in chaotic scenes at Beirut airport as airlines began cancelling flights amid growing fears of a potential war between Israel and Hezbollah. Long lines and delays plagued the airport as some passengers were forced to cut short their summer vacations and head home.
International Warning Signals
Saudi Arabia’s calls for its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately echo similar warnings from the United States, United Kingdom, and France. These countries have also advised their nationals to exit Lebanon as soon as possible. Major airlines like Lufthansa and Air France have either delayed or suspended flights to the country in response to the escalating tensions.
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