‘Leave Lebanon’: Indian Embassy in Lebanon issues advisory to Indian nationals amid rising tensions

The Indian Embassy in Lebanon on Thursday, advised all Indian nationals to leave Lebanon as tensions escalates in the region after the rocket attack at Golan Heights.

The embassy advised the Indian nationals to not travel to Lebanon till further notice.

In the official statement, the Indian embassy in Lebanon said, “In view of recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice. All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon.”

Meanwhile, the Indian embassy in Lebanon further advised the Indian nationals living in Lebanon to exercise extreme caution and avoid any movements.

It also asked them to remain in touch with the Indian embassy in Beirut.

Rising Tensions 

Tensions have escalated after a rocket attack in the Golan Heights, allegedly fired by Hezbollah, killed 12 children. Since the October 7 Hamas attack, Hezbollah has been intensifying its assaults on Israel, including a deadly strike in Majdal Shams over the weekend. 

According to the military, this attack was responsible for the deaths of 12 children. The IDF attributes these actions to Fuad Shukr, who was said to manage Hezbollah's advanced weaponry, such as precision-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs. He was also involved in the group's strategic planning and execution of terror attacks against Israel.

Additionally, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that Hamas military wing commander Mohammed Deif was killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on July 13. The IDF confirmed Deif's death in a post on X.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has delivered "crushing blows" to its enemies in recent days. His remarks came shortly after the deaths of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.