US, UK urge citizens to leave Lebanon

The US Embassy in Lebanon said that even though some airlines have suspended operations in the country, flights are still available and citizens should book any flight available.

The governments of the United States and the United Kingdom have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon on "any ticket available", amid fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah and a broader regional conflict.

According to news agency AFP, the US Embassy in Lebanon said that even though some airlines have suspended operations in the country, flights are still available and citizens should book any flight available.

"US Embassy Beirut notes several airlines have suspended or cancelled flights, and many flights have sold out; however, commercial transportation options to leave Lebanon remain available.â€ï We encourage those who wish to depart Lebanon to book any ticket available to them, even if that flight does not depart immediately or does not follow their first-choice route," the US Embassy in Beirut said.