The U.S. Embassy in Beirut issued a security alert on April 13, 2024, advising U.S. citizens in Lebanon to exercise extreme caution due to high tensions in the region. The alert specifically warns against travel to the Lebanon-Israel border area, the Lebanon-Syria border area, and refugee settlements. Additionally, it advises avoiding demonstrations and exercising caution near large gatherings or protests. The embassy emphasized that the security environment in Lebanon is complex and can change quickly, urging U.S. citizens to monitor news for updates.
The US Embassy in Beirut calls on its citizens to be cautious and avoid traveling to the Lebanese border areas
The US Embassy in Beirut has released a "security alert" which says "due to high tensions in the region, the security environment remains complex and can change quicky. We remind US citizens of the continued need for caution and encourage them to monitor the news for breaking… https://t.co/am3k0J4Xhd
The US Embassy in Beirut issues a security alert. https://t.co/FDNitufsE8
🇺🇸⚡ The U.S. Embassy in Beirut issues a warning for its citizens in Lebanon to exercise extreme caution.
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Beirut, April 13, 2024 - U.S. Embassy in Lebanon https://t.co/i2kmVgT8PC
"U.S. citizens should avoid travel to the Lebanon-Israel border area, the Lebanon-Syria border area, and refugee settlements. In all parts of Lebanon, you should avoid demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings or protests." https://t.co/01e8159w7z
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Beirut, April 13, 2024 https://t.co/ab8CUK8z4B