U.S. State Department orders evacuation of families of embassy personnel in Lebanon due to escalating tensions.

The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of families of embassy personnel in Lebanon and authorized the departure of some staff due to escalating tensions following Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. Americans in Lebanon are urged to leave while travel options remain available, particularly those in southern Lebanon or near Syrian borders, amid a worsening security situation.

September 28, 2024
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