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2 Canadians ******* in Lebanon as *******-Hezbollah conflict escalates – National

Two Canadians have been ******* in Lebanon as the fighting between ******* and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah escalates.

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Global Affairs Canada confirmed the deaths, with the agency telling Global News on Wednesday that it was “aware of the deaths of two ********* citizens” and “officials stand ready to provide consular assistance.”

GAC did not share any further details, citing privacy concerns.

The department also said it has received one request for consular assistance related to injuries recently sustained during attacks.

Tensions between ******* and Hezbollah have mounted after a deadly wave of bombings across Lebanon last week in which explosives hidden in pagers and walkie-talkies ******* dozens of people and wounded thousands, including many Hezbollah members.

The Lebanese government and Hezbollah have blamed ******* for the remote *******. But ******* has neither confirmed nor denied responsibility.

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On Wednesday, the ******** military said it is activating reserve troops in response to the rising tensions with the Hezbollah militant group.

The announcement came hours after Hezbollah fired a missile toward Tel Aviv for the first time.

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‘Canadians should leave now’

As the tensions ratchet up, Canadians are being urged to leave Lebanon immediately and not count on government-assisted evacuations, which are an “option of last resort,” GAC said.

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“The Government of Canada is reiterating that Canadians should leave now, while the airport is still accessible and commercial airline options remain available,” GAC said.

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The department told Global News that over the weekend it saw an increase in the number of enquiries at its Emergency Watch and Response centre, with most of the requests related to departure options, travel documents and visas.

“Canada is not currently offering assisted departures or evacuations for Canadians in Lebanon and there is never a guarantee the ********* government will evacuate Canadians in a crisis situation,” GAC said.

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“Canadians should not rely on the Government of Canada for assisted departure or evacuation.”

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Tensions between ******* and Hezbollah have steadily escalated over the last 11 months. Hezbollah has been ******* rockets, missiles and drones into northern ******* in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and its ally ******, a fellow Iran-backed militant group.

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******* has responded with increasingly heavy airstrikes and the targeted ******** of Hezbollah commanders while threatening a wider operation.

Nearly a year of fighting between Hezbollah and ******* had already displaced tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border before this week’s escalation.

******* has vowed to do whatever it takes to ensure its citizens can return to their homes in the north, while Hezbollah has said it will keep up its rocket attacks until there is a cease-***** in Gaza, something that appears increasingly remote.

GAC said “contingency plans are in place in Lebanon to respond should the situation deteriorate further.”

Canadians in Lebanon who require assistance are urged to contact the Embassy of Canada in Lebanon or GAC’s

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— with files from The Associated Press

 

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