Lebanon: Incidents of Explosions Involving Wireless Communication Devices in Multiple Areas

● On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 17, several explosions involving wireless communication devices targeting Hezbollah-affiliated sites occurred in multiple regions of Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties. ● If you are currently in Lebanon, please exercise extreme caution and, in the event of an unexpected situation, promptly evacuate to a safe area or location to ensure your safety. ● Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason. If you are already in Lebanon, please evacuate immediately using available commercial flights after ensuring your safety. ● In the event you receive information about any Japanese nationals affected by the incidents, please inform the embassy.

1. On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 17, several explosions involving wireless communication devices targeting Hezbollah-affiliated sites occurred in multiple regions of Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties.
2. Those currently staying in Lebanon are urged to exercise extreme caution and promptly evacuate to a safe area or location in the event of an unexpected situation to ensure their safety.
3. A “Level 4: Evacuate and Do Not Travel” advisory remains in effect for all of Lebanon. Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason. Those already in Lebanon should evacuate immediately using available commercial flights after ensuring their safety.