Avoid Travel To Lebanon: Indian Embassy In Beirut Urges Nationals Amid Escalating Violence

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Following the recent incidents of air strikes and blasts in communication devices, the Embassy of India in Beirut on Wednesday issued an advisory notice strongly advising against travelling to Lebanon till further notice.

In the notice, the embassy said, "As a reiteration of the advisory issued on 1 August 2024 and in view of the recent developments and escalations in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice."

The Embassy also advised the Indian nationals living in Lebanon to leave the country as soon as possible and advised the people, who have to remain in Beirut, to exercise "extreme cautions" and remain in contact with the Embassy.

"All Indian nationals already in Lebanon are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon. Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and remain in contact with the Embassy of India in Beirut through our email ID: cons.beirut@mea.gov.in or the emergency phone number +96176860128," the embassy stated.

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— India in Lebanon (@IndiaInLebanon) September 25, 2024

On September 24, the Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed that at least 558 people were killed in Israel's recent military strikes on Lebanon, according to an Al Jazeera report. Of 558 people who have died from IDF strikes, 50 are children, the Lebanese health ministry said. It further stated that 1,835 people sustained injuries.

Notably, Israel continued striking Hezbollah positions in Lebanon while the Iran-backed terror group fired volleys of rockets at Haifa, Nahariya, the Galilee, and the Jezreel Valley overnight and Tuesday morning.

The Israel Defense Forces said the Air Force struck more than 1,600 targets in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley, including missile launchers, command posts, and other terror infrastructure, including those located inside civilian homes. Israeli artillery and tanks hit other Hezbollah targets in the areas of Ayta ash Shab and Ramyeh near the border.

The IDF said 210 rockets were fired into Israel on Monday. Several Israelis were treated for shrapnel, hurting themselves while making their way to shelter, or panic attacks.