Lebanon: Israeli Defense Forces’ Attacks on Multiple Areas in Lebanon and Advisory to Consider Departure via Commercial Flights

● On September 28, there were intermittent attacks across multiple regions in Lebanon, including the southern Beirut suburb of Dahieh, which were reportedly targeted by the Israeli Defense Forces against Hezbollah-related locations. Significant damage has reportedly been sustained throughout Lebanon.

● Currently, many commercial flights departing from the local international airport have been canceled, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure bookings. If you are staying in Lebanon, please ensure your safety and evacuate immediately while commercial flights are still operating.

● Please refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any purpose.

● If you are already in Lebanon, exercise extreme caution and, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, promptly evacuate to a safe area or location to ensure your safety.

● If you happen to receive information that any Japanese nationals have been affected, please contact the embassy for assistance.

1. On Saturday, September 28, there were intermittent attacks across multiple regions in Lebanon, including the southern Beirut suburb of Dahieh, which were reportedly targeted by the Israeli Defense Forces against Hezbollah-related locations. Significant damage has reportedly been sustained throughout Lebanon.
2. Currently, many commercial flights departing from the local international airport have been canceled, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure bookings. If you are staying in Lebanon, please ensure your safety and evacuate immediately while commercial flights are still operating.
3. We have issued a Level 4 (Evacuation Advisory) risk alert for all areas of Lebanon: Evacuate. Do not travel to Lebanon. Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any purpose.
4. If you are already in Lebanon, exercise extreme caution and, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, promptly evacuate to a safe area or location to ensure your safety.
5. In the event that you fall victim to any harm, please file a report with the nearest police station (ISF). Additionally, if you receive information that any Japanese nationals have been affected, please contact the embassy for assistance.