Subject: Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon (September 28, 2024).
The Travel Advisory for Lebanon has been updated to reflect the ordered and authorized departure of certain U.S. Embassy direct hire employees and their eligible family members. Lebanon remains a Level 4 – Do Not Travel.
The U.S. Embassy further reminds all U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon due to safety and security concerns. Due to the increased volatility following airstrikes within Beirut and the volatile and unpredictable security situation throughout Lebanon, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial options still remain available. U.S. citizens currently in Lebanon should exercise security awareness of their surroundings, maintain a low profile, and take appropriate measures to ensure their safety and security. The Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in Lebanon to monitor the media for the latest developments and heed the advice of local authorities and first responders.
Please fill out this form if you are a U.S. citizen in Lebanon and want to receive information about departure assistance. Please be aware that currently we are only able to assist U.S. citizens and their accompanying immediate family (including spouses, children under 21-years old, and parents).
At this time, commercial flights are available but at reduced capacity. Please check flight options at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. Travel within Lebanon is conducted at your own risk. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety traveling to airports, borders, or during any onward travel. You should consider your personal security situation before traveling anywhere in Lebanon. Only attempt to depart Lebanon or travel within Lebanon if you believe it is safe for you to do so. The U.S. Embassy may not be able to assist U.S. citizens who choose to remain.
The widespread nature of ongoing events has led to reduced availability of bedspace in hospitals, limited access to doctors, and has resulted in a general reduction in routine care at medical facilities. Until the situation stabilizes, U.S. citizens should anticipate limited availability of medical care in Lebanon, most notably in the city of Beirut.
U.S. citizens living and working in Lebanon should understand that they accept risks in remaining and should carefully consider those risks. The ability of U.S. government personnel to reach travelers to provide emergency services is extremely limited. In the event of a crisis, the Embassy cannot guarantee that Embassy employees will be able to render assistance to U.S. citizens in all areas of the country.
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