NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Thursday asked all its citizens to leave Lebanon amid rising tension with Israel.
“In view of the recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice.”
“All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon,” it said.
” Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Beirut through their email id: cons.beirut@mea.gov.in or the emergency phone number + 96176860120,” the embassy added.
This advisory after Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital in a Hezbollah stronghold.
The strike, which was followed by another, hours later, which killed Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, triggered fears the war in Gaza could escalate into a region-wide conflict.
Other countries like the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have also issued a ‘do not travel’ advisory over Israel-Hezbollah tension.
“In view of the recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice.”
“All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon,” it said.
” Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Beirut through their email id: cons.beirut@mea.gov.in or the emergency phone number + 96176860120,” the embassy added.
This advisory after Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr was killed in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital in a Hezbollah stronghold.
The strike, which was followed by another, hours later, which killed Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, triggered fears the war in Gaza could escalate into a region-wide conflict.
Other countries like the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia have also issued a ‘do not travel’ advisory over Israel-Hezbollah tension.