Vietnamese citizens advised to leave Lebanon due to conflict escalations

In case of unavoidable circumstances that prevent departure, it recommended that the citizens remain vigilant, closely monitor media developments, limit gatherings in crowded places, and avoid approaching the Lebanon-Israel border, the southern area of Beirut, and the northern regions near the Syrian border.

The embassy recommended that the citizens find temporary shelter in safer areas and stock up on food and medicine in case of emergencies.

The embassy will continue to monitor the situation and maintain contact with the citizens to prepare contingency plans for potential emergencies, while staying ready to coordinate with relevant authorities for evacuation or protection if necessary, it said in the urgent notice.

The embassy also advised Vietnamese citizens planning to travel to Lebanon to postpone or cancel their trips until the situation stabilizes.

In August, the embassy reported that there were 11 Vietnamese citizens living and studying in Lebanon, primarily in Beirut and surrounding areas.

Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have intensified in recent times. Hezbollah has accused Israel of being behind a series of explosions involving communication equipment that resulted in at least 39 deaths and over 3,000 injuries, and vowed to retaliate fiercely.

Meanwhile, Israel has increased its attacks on Hezbollah with the aim of eliminating the threat and allowing residents living near the Lebanon border to return home after months of evacuation.