Urgent advisory from the Foreign Affairs on Lebanon
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement warning that, due to recent developments in the region, there is a possibility of a rapid deterioration in the security situation in Lebanon. Citizens are advised to avoid traveling to Lebanon unless absolutely necessary.
In the written statement, the Ministry emphasized the potential for a swift decline in security conditions in Lebanon due to recent regional developments.
The advisory strongly recommends that Turkish citizens avoid traveling to Lebanon unless it is essential. For those currently in Lebanon, the statement advises caution, avoiding travel to the regions of Nabatieh, Southern Lebanon, Bekaa, and Baalbek-Hermel unless absolutely necessary, and suggests that those without essential reasons to remain should consider leaving Lebanon while commercial flights are still operational.
Additionally, the statement highlights the importance of following updates on the Ministry's and the Turkish Embassy in Beirut's official websites and social media accounts. Emergency contact numbers for the Turkish Embassy in Beirut are also provided:
Emergency contact numbers for Turkiye's Embassy in Beirut: +961 3 944 904 / +961 70 622 012
