18 Nov 2024 | 07:20 PM UTC
Lebanon: Israeli airstrike on central Beirut reportedly kills at least five late Nov. 18
Israeli airstrike in Zuqaq al-Balat area of Beirut, Lebanon, reportedly kills at least five people late Nov. 18.
As of late Nov. 18. at least five people have been killed in central Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential area in the Zuqaq al-Balat neighborhood of the city. Reports indicate that the two projectiles landed near diplomatic and government offices. The reported number of total casualties will likely increase over the coming hours.
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 ensure public safety. Further attacks are likely over the coming days.
Avoid the impacted area 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.
