US Tells Americans in Lebanon to ‘Depart Now’ as Hezbollah-Israel War Intensifies

The US Embassy in Beirut is calling on Americans to leave Lebanon as soon as possible as the war between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. 

“US citizens in Lebanon are strongly encouraged to depart now,” the embassy said in a notice to citizens on Monday, October 14. 

“US citizens who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate further.” 

Just 1,100 of the estimated 86,000 Americans who live in Lebanon have fled the nation so far, with the US setting aside thousands of seats on flights out of Lebanon since September 27, according to the State Department. 

The embassy, however, warned that the flights “will not continue indefinitely,” urging all Americans in Lebanon to make a decision sooner rather than later. Embassy officials stressed that any plans for those who choose not to leave “should not rely on the US government for assisted departure or evacuations.” (NYP/VFI News)

“Dear God, we pray for the innocent Lebanese civilians, as well as all the people of other ethnicities currently residing in Lebanon. We pray for their safety in Yeshua’s name, and we ask that You please protect them and give them appropriate shelter in all circumstances. We are so thankful for Your generous protection so far, and we pray that an all-out war will not erupt but if it does, that all innocent people will be safe and sound and have their needs met.”