00:00Leave Lebanon immediately.
00:04Israel to attack Lebanon anytime soon.
00:08Saudi Arabia signals the inevitable is looming.
00:15The situation in Lebanon has become intensely tense, prompting several countries now to
00:20issue travel warnings and advisories for their citizens.
00:25Now the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Lebanon has retaliated its call for Saudi citizens to
00:30avoid travel to Lebanon and has urged those there are already to leave immediately.
00:37This warning comes amid escalating tensions in southern Lebanon amid the fear of a potential
00:42wider regional conflict involving Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.
00:48Iran has added to these concerns by warning that all resistance fronts will confront Israel
00:53if it attacks Lebanon.
00:56The statement, coming from Iran's mission to the United Nations, highlights the potential
01:00of the situation to evolve into a larger regional war.
01:06The ongoing exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah since the Gaza war began has
01:10only fuelled these fears.
01:12Other countries have also taken similar precautionary measures.
01:16For instance, Canada has also advised its citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon, citing
01:21the unpredictable security situation and the possibility of rapid deterioration.
01:27The Canadian government has emphasised that it may not be also able to assist the departure
01:32or evacuation if the conflict intensifies, potentially leading to airspace closure and
01:37travel disruptions.
01:38India, meanwhile not issuing any formal travel advisory, has urged the citizens in Lebanon
01:43to maintain close contact with the embassy.
01:46This precautionary measure ensures that internationals can also receive timely information and assistance
01:52if needed.
01:53The United States has also issued a warning to the citizens, reflecting the growing international
01:58concern over the situation in Lebanon.
02:01These travel advisories and warnings come against the backdrop of escalating tensions
02:04between Israel and Hezbollah.
02:06The Lebanese militant group has been launching rockets and missiles into northern Israel,
02:11going to continue until a ceasefire is achieved in Gaza.
02:15Israel, meanwhile, has also responded with counter-attacks, leading to displacement of
02:18tens of thousands of civilians on border in both areas.
02:23The situation is now further intensifying after Israel's killing of top Hezbollah commander,
02:28which prompted the group to launch the largest missile barrages yet.
02:31This cycle of violence has raised fear of a potential full-scale war between Israel
02:35and Hezbollah, which could have significant regional implications.
02:40As the situation remains volatile, many countries are taking proactive measures to ensure the
02:44safety of their citizens in Lebanon.
02:47International community continues to monitor these developments very closely, hoping to
02:51prevent further escalation while preparing for potential scenarios.
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