· Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict. Some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk.
· UNRWA activated its Emergency Response in Lebanon on 24 September, immediately opening two shelters. Since then, UNRWA has opened eight additional shelters, bringing the total number of operational UNRWA shelters to ten as of 30 September.
Following the intensification of airstrikes carried out across Lebanon since the 23rd of September 2024, a ceasefire agreement brought a truce to the conflict, which marked the deadliest period Lebanon has experienced in decades, with an average of more than three children killed every day.
· By following these security measures and staying informed about the current situation in Lebanon, U.S. citizens can help ensure their safety while traveling in the country.
Avoid non-essential travel to Lebanon due to ongoing tensions in the region, the unpredictable security situation, the continued risk of terrorist attacks and the conflict with Israel.
· American citizens have been warned not to travel to Lebanon due to unrest in the Middle East. The U.S State Department issued its highest "Level 4 travel" advisory on Tuesday citing "the volatile...
· Event: On , the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Lebanon due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region.
