30 Sep 2024 | 04:42 AM UTC
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike in Kola District, Beirut, early Sept. 30, kills at least four people /update 1
Israeli airstrike in Kola District, Beirut, Lebanon, early Sept. 30, kills at least four people. Localized disruptions likely.
At least four people have died in an Israeli airstrike targeting an apartment building in the Kola District of Beirut early Sept. 30. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) Palestinian group reported that the strike killed three of its leaders.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will probably affect the area over the coming hours. Authorities may close local roads or evacuate nearby buildings on short notice to facilitate the emergency response and ensure public safety.
Avoid the Kola District of Beirut until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials and your home government. In light of recent regional tensions, consider avoiding nonessential travel to Lebanon, particularly the border region shared with Israel, until the situation stabilizes. Consider departing Lebanon via commercial means while these are available. Note that commercial options to leave Lebanon may become increasingly limited if the security environment further deteriorates.
