In light of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Luxembourg government issued a press release on Saturday strongly advising against travel to Lebanon and recommending the postponement of non-essential trips to southern Lebanon. The security situation in the area is regarded as highly volatile and “could deteriorate at any time.”
In addition, the government advises individuals to steer clear of large gatherings, stay well-informed about the situation, and follow instructions provided by local authorities.
Tension is currently mounting in the north of Israel, on the border with Lebanon, marked by the evacuation of local residents due to increasing clashes and exchanges of gunfire.
The United States has deployed two aircraft carriers in the eastern Mediterranean, a measure aimed at discouraging the involvement of Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah, both of which are allied with Hamas.
Early on Saturday, the Israeli military announced conducting airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in response to rockets and anti-tank missiles fired toward Israel.
Interviewed by AFP in this border zone where Israeli soldiers are now everywhere, a reservist conscript who wished to remain anonymous said he was “ready to fight” because “the Jews have no other country.”
The Luxembourg government continues to advise its citizens against travelling to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
