‘Take the first flight’: Government upgrades ‘do not travel’ warning for Lebanon

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‘Take the first flight’: Government upgrades ‘do not travel’ warning for Lebanon

The *********** government has upgraded its warnings for travel for Lebanon, urging people to leave immediately while commercial flights are still available.

The official warning about Lebanon has been “do not travel” since October, but on Friday the *********** government warned that a flight out could soon no longer be an option.

“Australians in Lebanon should leave immediately while commercial flights remain available,” the updated advice reads.

Camera IconThe *********** government has upgraded its travel warnings for Lebanon. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Credit: Supplied

“The security situation could deteriorate rapidly throughout Lebanon with little or no notice.”

Airlines are cancelling flights.

“You should take the first available flight and not wait for a preferred route.”

“Beirut airport could close, and you may be unable to leave for an extended *******.”

“If you choose not to leave while commercial flights are operating, be prepared to shelter in place for an extended *******.”

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The increasingly dangerous situation is because of air strikes, missiles and rockets.

In July, ******* struck buildings in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, ******** a Hezbollah commander, a woman and two children.

Tensions were simmering between Lebanon and the military of neighbouring ******* until August 25.

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On that day ******* launched what it said was a pre-emptive ******* on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, using 100 jets to hit thousands of Hezbollah launch sites.

At least 15 Lebanese towns were hit in the widest ******** ******* on Hezbollah since October 8, Al Jazeera reported.

Hezbollah fired 340 rockets back at ******* later that morning.

“********** attacks could occur anytime and anywhere, including in Beirut,” the *********** government advises.

“If you’re an *********** citizen or permanent resident in Lebanon, you can register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s crisis registration portal.”

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