Lebanon: Attacks on Multiple Areas in Lebanon by the Israel Defense Forces and Request to Consider Departure on Commercial Flights

On September 29, intermittent attacks reportedly targeting Hezbollah-affiliated sites, including the Dahiyeh area in the southern suburbs of Beirut, were carried out by the Israel Defense Forces in multiple regions of Lebanon, causing significant damage across the country.
● Many commercial flights departing from the local international airport have been canceled, and securing reservations has become difficult. Those staying in Lebanon should ensure their safety and immediately evacuate on a commercial flight while they are still operational.
● Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason.
● If you are already in Lebanon, exercise utmost caution and take measures to ensure your safety, including evacuating to a safe area or location in case of unforeseen circumstances.
● Should you come across information that Japanese nationals have been affected, please contact the embassy and cooperate by providing any relevant details.

1. On Sunday, September 29, intermittent attacks were reportedly carried out by the Israel Defense Forces targeting Hezbollah-affiliated sites, including the Dahiyeh area in the southern suburbs of Beirut, affecting multiple regions in Lebanon and causing considerable damage across the country.
2. Many commercial flights departing from the local international airport have been canceled, and it has become difficult to secure reservations. Those currently staying in Lebanon should prioritize their safety and immediately evacuate while commercial flights are still operating.
3. The travel advisory for all of Lebanon remains at “Level 4: Evacuate. Do not travel.” Refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason.
4. Those already staying in Lebanon should exercise extreme caution and ensure their own safety by evacuating to a safe area or location in case of any unexpected developments.
5. In the event that you are affected, please file a report with the nearest police station (ISF). Additionally, if you receive any information that Japanese nationals have been affected, please cooperate by notifying the embassy.