US and UK issue advisories asking their citizens to leave Lebanon

The US and British embassies in Beirut have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as long as commercial flights are available. This advisory comes amid escalating border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Both countries had previously cautioned against travel to Lebanon. The US said stated that US citizens should arrange to depart the country. The British embassy issued a similar warning, encouraging British nationals in Lebanon to leave while commercial means of transportation are still accessible. Additionally, they advised exercising caution and avoiding areas where demonstrations might occur.