Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:31pm on 30 Jul 2024,Tuesday International
As tensions escalate following a rocket attack on the Golan Heights, Western governments have issued urgent travel warnings advising citizens to leave Lebanon. The UK, US, Germany, and France have cautioned against travel to the region, fearing a potential Israeli strike on Beirut. Diplomatic efforts, led by the US, aim to constrain Israel's response and avoid targeting civilian areas. Israeli drones have already struck southern Lebanon, and flights from Beirut are being canceled. Both US and Israeli officials have been in discussions to prevent further escalation, while Iran warns against further attacks on Lebanon.