30 Sep 2024 | 07:22 AM UTC
Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes reported in Chiyah area of Beirut, morning of Sept. 30 /update 2
Israeli airstrikes reported in Chiyah area of Beirut, Lebanon, morning of Sept. 30. Localized disruptions likely.
Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted the Chiyah area of Beirut the morning of Sept. 30. There have been no immediate reports of casualties. The attack comes after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes targeting an apartment building in Beirut's Kola District early Sept. 30; the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) Palestinian group reported that three of its leaders were killed.
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 impacted areas until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected areas 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.
