International preparations for the evacuation of nationals from Lebanon accelerated as security tensions increased and the Israeli army began ground operations against Hezbollah targets on the Lebanon-Israel border, with Britain, Canada and France taking measures to secure the safety of the citizens.
On Monday, Britain, Canada and France announced emergency measures to evacuate their nationals from Lebanon amid growing tensions in the region.
This came after the Israeli army began a ground campaign against Hezbollah targets on the border between the two countries.
Britain confirmed it had scheduled a commercial flight to evacuate its nationals from Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, where the British Foreign Office clarified that priority would be given to vulnerable citizens.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said “the safety of British citizens in Lebanon remains our top priority,” urging them to leave the country as there is no guarantee they will be evacuated at a later date.
In Canada, Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie announced on stage X that the Canadian government has reserved 800 seats on commercial flights to help its citizens leave Lebanon faster, and she pointed out that the security situation has become “more dangerous and more vulnerable.” She explained that there are approximately 45,000 Canadians in Lebanon, and that the first flights will begin on Tuesday.
“Arrows of the North”… Israel enters Lebanon by land with air and artillery cover
The Israeli army began a “targeted and detailed” ground operation against Lebanese Hezbollah targets in the southern region of Lebanon, based on a decision by the political level.
France also sent an amphibious helicopter carrier to the coast of Lebanon “as a precaution” in preparation for the possibility of an evacuation operation. According to the French General Staff, the ship, which will take “5 to 6 days” to reach the area, is equipped with helicopters and a combat group to support the evacuation if necessary.
This comes at a time when most airlines have suspended flights to and from Beirut, while the British, Canadian and French forces prepare to take additional measures. taken to ensure the safety of the citizens as a result of the continued deterioration of the security situation. in the area.
The Israeli army began a “targeted and detailed” ground operation against Lebanese Hezbollah targets in the southern region of Lebanon, based on a decision by the political level.
A war that is passing over Lebanon
The Israeli army began a “targeted and detailed” ground operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah positions, amid international expectations of an escalation of the battle, which many fear will escalate into an all-out war.
Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a statement at dawn on Tuesday that the operation targets the party’s infrastructure in several towns near the border, “which pose an immediate and immediate threat to -Truly” to the towns of Israel in the north.
The operation comes in line with a plan prepared by the General Staff and the Northern Command, where the forces have received training to implement it in recent months, according to the statement .
The operation involves ground forces supported by air strikes by the Air Force and artillery fire “aimed at military targets in full coordination with infantry forces.”
This campaign, called “Arrows of the North,” is being implemented according to “the decision of the political level and based on an assessment of the security situation parallel to the fighting in Gaza and other faces,” according to the spokesperson. , who emphasized that the Israeli army “continues to work to achieve its goals and protect the citizens of the State of Israel. “
2024-10-01 01:24:58
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