Sweden temporarily closed its Beirut embassy, urging citizens to leave Lebanon amid Gaza conflict escalation fears.

Sweden temporarily closed its embassy in Beirut amid fears of the Gaza conflict escalating into a broader regional conflict, following recent killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Swedish citizens were urged to leave Lebanon as soon as possible. The embassy staff were instructed to leave Beirut and travel to Cyprus, with the possibility of extending the temporary closure based on security developments.

August 03, 2024
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