Lebanon: Attacks on Multiple Areas by Israeli Defense Forces and Reduction in Commercial Flights

• On September 27, attacks allegedly targeting Hezbollah-related locations by the Israeli Defense Forces occurred not only in multiple areas across Lebanon but also in the Dahiyeh district in the southern suburbs of Beirut at around 6:20 p.m., resulting in significant damage throughout the country.
• Many airlines have currently canceled flights, and there are limited commercial flights available for reservation departing from the local international airport.
• Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason. Those already in the country should secure their safety and evacuate immediately while commercial flights are still operating.
• If you are currently staying in Lebanon, exercise extreme caution and, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, quickly move to a safe area or location to ensure your safety.
• If you come across any information regarding Japanese nationals being affected, please inform the embassy immediately.

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1. On September 27 (Friday), the Israeli Defense Forces conducted attacks allegedly targeting Hezbollah-related locations, not only in multiple areas across Lebanon but also in the Dahiyeh district in the southern suburbs of Beirut at around 6:20 p.m., resulting in significant damage across the country.
2. Many airlines have canceled flights, and there are limited commercial flights available for reservation departing from the local international airport.
3. The “Level 4: Evacuate. Do not travel. (Evacuation Advisory)” travel alert remains in place for all of Lebanon. Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason. Those already in the country should secure their safety and evacuate immediately while commercial flights are still available.
4. If you are currently in Lebanon, exercise extreme caution and be prepared to swiftly evacuate to a safe area or location in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, to ensure your safety.
5. If you are affected or become aware of any Japanese nationals being affected, please report to the nearest police station (ISF) and cooperate by notifying the embassy.