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The US Embassy based in Beirut, Lebanon, has recently suggested its citizens to leave the country in the middle of the escalating fight between Israel and Hezbollah, after a fatal attack on the Druze town of Majdal Shams. Italy has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as well.

After a rocket attack on Majdal Shams in Golan Heights which is Israeli-occupied, killed almost 12 children and teens and injured several on Saturday, this travel warnings were issued by the government. Israel has promised to hit back, accusing Hezbollah, even though the group refutes any responsibility whatsoever. Also, Germany recently requested its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country right away.

The embassy, in July issued a security alert wherein they requested American citizens to consider once again to travel to Lebanon, mentioning that the security atmosphere remains intricate and can change any time.

Moreover, France, the UK, and many other countries have issued immediate travel advisories, requesting their citizens to dodge or exit Lebanon instantly as pressures escalate, with Israel thinking of military action against Hezbollah.