Lebanon: Commencement of Ground Invasion by Israel Defense Forces Near Southern Border and Request to Consider Departing via Commercial Flights

• There are reports that a ground invasion by the Israel Defense Forces commenced near the southern border in the early hours of October 1. Attacks are occurring intermittently in several areas within Lebanon, and significant damage is being reported.
• Many commercial flights departing from the local international airport have been canceled, and securing a reservation has become difficult. However, those currently in Lebanon are urged to evacuate immediately, ensuring their safety while commercial flights are still operating.
• Please refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason.
• Those already residing in Lebanon should exercise extreme caution. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, promptly seek refuge in a safe area or location and prioritize securing your personal safety.
• Should you come across any information regarding Japanese nationals who may have been harmed, please notify the embassy immediately.

1. There are reports that a ground invasion by the Israel Defense Forces commenced near the southern border in the early hours of October 1. Attacks are occurring intermittently in several areas within Lebanon, and significant damage is being reported.
2. Many commercial flights departing from the local international airport have been canceled, and securing a reservation has become difficult. However, those currently in Lebanon are urged to evacuate immediately, ensuring their safety while commercial flights are still operating.
3. The danger advisory “Level 4: Evacuate. Do not travel (Evacuation Advisory)” remains in effect for all of Lebanon. Please refrain from traveling to Lebanon for any reason.
4. Those already residing in Lebanon should exercise extreme caution. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, promptly seek refuge in a safe area or location and prioritize securing your personal safety.
5. In the event of harm, please file a report with the nearest police station (ISF). Additionally, if you come across any information regarding Japanese nationals who may have been harmed, please notify the embassy immediately.