October 20:
The Dutch government has advised its citizens against traveling to Lebanon unless absolutely necessary. The warning comes in light of the ongoing economic and political crisis in the country, as well as the heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel.
The Dutch government on Friday advised its citizens against any travel to Lebanon and also urged those still in the country “to leave Lebanon as soon as possible”, joining other European countries who put out the same kind of advise for their nationals.
“As a consequence of unpredictable developments between Israel and the Palestinian Territories, there are heightened tensions in Lebanon,” the government said in statement.
The Lebanese government has been struggling to deal with the country’s economic crisis, which has led to widespread poverty and unemployment. The government has also been unable to provide basic services to its citizens, such as electricity and water.
The political situation in Lebanon is also unstable. The country has been without a president for over a year, and the government is deeply divided.
The heightened tensions between Lebanon and Israel are also a concern for the Dutch government. The two countries have been engaged in a long-running border dispute, and there is a risk of military conflict.
The Dutch government’s warning to its citizens comes as a number of other European countries have issued similar warnings. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have all advised their citizens against traveling to Lebanon unless absolutely necessary.
The Dutch government’s warning is a reminder of the dangerous situation in Lebanon. Anyone considering traveling to the country should carefully consider the risks and weigh them against the benefits.
_ Inputs Reuters
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