Canadians advised to avoid all travel to Lebanon
Posted October 27, 2023 5:49 pm.
Last Updated October 27, 2023 6:12 pm.
As the war in the Middle East escalates, Global Affairs Canada has updated its travel advisory to Lebanon.
Canadians are being told to avoid all travel to the country, citing civil unrest and the increased risk of violence.
“The situation in Lebanon is volatile and unpredictable due to recent and ongoing events in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip,” the advisory reads. “There are violent clashes along the border with Israel, including daily rocket and missile fire as well as air strikes.”
The agency says anyone travelling to the area in spite of the advisory should consult local authorities, plan a secure route, and monitor the situation closely.
The advisory also tells Canadians they should leave by commercial means if they are able to do so safely, and says everyone should carry identification documents at all times.
With files from Srushti Gangdev.
