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Speaker 1: United States U S government, under the leadership of President

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Donald Trump, has ordered its citizens out of Lebanon, with

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the non emergency citizens specially warned to avoid traveling to

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southern Lebanon. Although the U. S Embassy in Beirut never

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mentioned Israel and Hesbella possible new war in the Middle

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East as the reason for its action, but there are

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strong indications that the America government took the decision because

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of the possible military conflicts in the region. According to

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the U S Government, it do not want America citizens

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to travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping,

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unexploded land mines, and the risk of armed conflict, stating

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that some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk,

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while information available on Monday indicated that Hesbellah is preparing

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to resume retaliatory strikes against Israel by rejecting the US

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ceasefire deal as Israel Defense Forces IDF continued strike ut

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This a joint press statement signed and made available on

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Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom

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of Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of

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Saudi Arabia, the Federated Republic of Brazil, the French Republic,

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the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Finland, the Republic

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of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Arab Republic

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of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Grand Duchy

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of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of Norway, the State of Palestine,

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the Portuguese Republic, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Slovenia,

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the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic

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of turky And the Secretary generals of the League of

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Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation described the

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current action of Israel in the Middle East as expansionist agenda,

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and also on Monday, the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Letaniaho

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appears before Israeli lawmakers of the Knesset and said Israel

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do so what the days might be, but they are

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prepared for any scenario, adding if Iuran attack Israel, Israel

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will respond with the force Iranian government will never imagined. Also,

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Iran Observant News Media, in a tweet published on Monday,

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stated that oil companies around the world the currently advising

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their staff not to travel to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman,

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Kuwait and Qatar. Unless absolutely necessary, it would be recalled

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that the conflict between Israel and Hesbala has historically involved

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two major wars, which occurred in two thousand six and

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twenty twenty four, and yet possible new war remains in

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a state of high tension characterized by a fragile ceasefire

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and ongoing military operations. In February twenty twenty six, the

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Middle East region is currently under a fragile ceasefire that

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began on November twenty seven, twenty twenty four, yet both

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sides of Israel and Hesbala in Lebanon frequently report violations.

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The twenty twenty four war was triggered by the October seventh,

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twenty twenty three Hermas attacks on Israel, which Hesbela began

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firing rockets into Israel on October eighth, twenty twenty three.

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This escalated into a full scale war in September twenty

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twenty four. The conflict, according to local authorities in Lebanon

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and Israel, resulted in over four thousand deaths in Lebanon

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and approximately one hundred and thirty deaths in Israel a

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US brokered ceasefire was signed in November twenty twenty four,

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requiring Hesbala to withdraw north of the Latani River. Prior

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to the recent conflict, the most significant engagement was the

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thirty four day two thousand and six Lebanon War, which

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started on July twelfth, two thousand and six, after Hesbela

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kidnapped two Israeli soldiers. The war ended with UN Security

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Council Resolution seventeen O one, which called for Hesbola’s disarmament

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in the south of the Latani River, a provision that

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was never fully enforced and still remains a core issued

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till date. In recent days, Israel continues to carry out

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near daily strikes in Lebanon, targeting what it describes as

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Hesbela command centers and missile units, particularly in the Bekhar

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valley and southern Lebanon. Israel Defense Forces on Saturdays said

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it eliminated several terrorists of Hesbela’s missile array in three

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different command centers in the Balbek area in Lebanon. IDF

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said they were identified as operating to accelerate readiness and

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force build up processes while planning fire attacks towards Israel

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and advancing terror attacks, their actions constituting a violation of

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the understandings between Israel and Lebanon. The command center was

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embedded within the center of a civilian populated area and

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recently used by Hamas terrorists to plan and prepare terror

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attacks against id F troops and Israel in violation of

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the ceasefire understandings. In response wants to repeated ceasefire violations,

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the IDF Strucker Hamas command center, from which terrorists operated

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in the ann Al Hillway area in southern Lebanon. Celebrity

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Circle had earlier on Monday afternoon, stated via its social

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media handle that the US Embassy had evacuated staff from Lebanon. Accordingly,

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the Celebrity Circle stated that the US Embassy in Lebanon

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evacuated dozens of its staff via Beirut’s Rafe Career International

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Airport on Monday, long before the US government finally released

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a press reels confirming it has ordered its citizens evacuation

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from Lebanon, Celebrity Circle stated ta the US action is

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a precautionary move amid expected developments in the region. According

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to LBCI Lebanon News, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of

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the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, via its ex social media

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handle on Monday, said in part that we the Foreign

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Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republicans

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of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the

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Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland,

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the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,

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the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of Norway, the

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State of Palestine, the Portuguese Republic, the State of Qatar,

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the Republic of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom

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of Sweden, the Republic of Turkey, and the Secretary Generals

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of the League of Arab States and the Organization of

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Islamic Cooperation condemn in the strongest terms a series of

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recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli

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control over the West Bank. Changes are wide ranging, reclassifying

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Palestinian Land as so called Israeli state land, accelerating the

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legal settlement activity, and further entrenching Israeli administration. In a

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statement issued some hours ago, by the US Embassy in

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Beirut through the website of the us SA Department of State.

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The America Government stated verbatim thus updated to reflect ordered

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departure of non emergency US government personnel and family members

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of government personnel on February twenty third, do not travel

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to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded

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land mines, and the risk of armed conflict. Some areas,

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especially near the borders, have increased risk. Read the entire

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travel advisory. On February twenty third, the Department of State

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ordered the departure of non emergency U S. Government personnel

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and family members of government personnel due to the security

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situation in Beirut. U S Embassy Beirut personnel are restricted

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from personal travel without advanced permission. Additional travel restrictions may

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be imposed on US personnel under Chief of Mission Security

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Responsibility with little to know notice due to increased security

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issues ORD Threats Country Summary. U S. Citizens in Lebanon

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should be aware that consular offices from the U. S

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Embassy are not always able to travel to assist them.

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The Department of State considers the threat to U. S.

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Government personnel in beirute serious enough to require them to

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live and work under strict security. The internal security policies

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of the U. S Embassy may be adjusted at any

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time and without advanced notice. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible

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attacks in Lebanon. Terrorists may conduct attacks with little or

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no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls,

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and local government facilities. Local security authorities have noted a

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rise in violent crimes, including political violence. Multiple unsolved killings

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in Lebanon may have been politically motivated. Kidnapping, whether for ransom,

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political motives, or family disputes, has occurred in Lebanon. Suspects

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in kidnappings may have ties to terrorists or criminal organizations.

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Unexploded land mines and explosive remnants of war are hazard

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along the border with Syria heed land mine warning signs.

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Do not venture off the road into areas marked off

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with red and white plastic tape. Avoid roadside ditches, shoulders,

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and unmarked trails. Never touch anything resembling unexploded munitions. You,

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as citizens should avoid demonstrations and exercise caution if in

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the vicinity of any large gatherings or protests, as these

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have the potential to turn violent quickly and with little notice.

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Protesters have block major roads, including thoroughfares between downtown Beroute

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and the area where the U. S. Embassy is located,

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and between Beirut and Beirut Graphic Career International Airport. Read

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the country information page for additional information on travel to Lebanon.

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If you decide to travel to Lebanon, visit our websit

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site for information on travel to high risk areas. A

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point one family member to serve as the point of

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contact with kidnappers, hostage takers, media, US and host country

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government agencies, and members of Congress. If you are kidnapped

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or taken hostage. Keep travel documents up to date and

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easily accessible. Do not touch unknown metal objects, and avoid

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traveling off well used roads, tracks and parts due to

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risk of unexploded ordinance. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Stay alert

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in locations frequented by tourists. Monitor local media for breaking events,

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and adjust your plans based on new information. Enroll in

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the Smart Traveler Enrollment program step to receive alerts and

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make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow

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the Department of State on Facebook and X Review the

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Country Security Report for Lebanon. Visit the CDC page for

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the latest travel health information re US related to your travel.

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U S citizens who travel abroad should always have a

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contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Travelers Checklist. Southern

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Lebanon Level four. Do not travel, depart if you were there.

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The US Embassy strongly urges U. S citizens to avoid

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Southern Lebanon and to depart if you were there. That

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is all parts of Lebanon south of the city of Seda,

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to include inland areas, as illustrated in the map below.

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There have continued to be instances of military activity in

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South Lebanon and near the Syrian borders since the November

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twenty twenty four cessation of Hostilities arrangement border with Syria.

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Level four. Do not travel, depart if you are there.

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The US Embassy strongly urges US citizens to avoid the

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Lebanon Syria border and to depart if you were there.

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This area has seen clashes between Lebanese security forces and

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Syrian based groups, as well as recent air strikes. The

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U S. Department of State also warns U. S citizens

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at the risk of traveling on flights that fly over Syria,

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which include some flights to and from Beirut. Refugee settlements

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Level four do not travel, depart if you were there.

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The US Embassy urges U S citizens to avoid travel

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to refugee settlements in Lebanon and depart if you were there.

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These settlements are prone to outbreaks of violence, including shootings

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and explosions. The US Embassy in Beirut statement ends in

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quotes Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Lettan Yahoo, while speaking

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before Israeli lawmakers on Monday, said, and in quotes below,

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mister speaker, members of the Kanesset, once a month we

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meet here. I listen attentively to your remarks, which are

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becoming increasingly polemical and very very aggressive. At times they

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deteriorate into a language that should not be common here.

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But I must tell you I am not exactly deterred

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by these encounters. I don’t even dislike them. Sometimes I

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can even enjoy them. I recently returned from my seventh

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meeting with the President of the United States since his election.

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In the last two and a half years, we have

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pushed back a threat against every single citizen of Israel,

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Jews and non Jews. Heredoment, secular and everyone in between.

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A threat against the ten million citizens of Israel who

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faced the danger of annihilation by the Iranian enemy and

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its proxies. And I say today regarding the subject of

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this debate, the safeguarding of the lives of millions of

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Israeli citizens. Israel has never been stronger. The alliance with

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the US has never been tighter. This includes the relationship

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between the President of the United States and the Prime

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Minister of Israel. Between myself and Donald Trump. There have

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never been relations like these, Between the IDF and the

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US military, between our security agencies and their security services,

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there has never been anything like it. The entire world

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knows Israel’s strength. Leaders come to us, the Chancellor of Germany,

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leaders of world powers, the Prime Minister of India, the

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superpower of one and a half billion people, President Trump previously,

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and other leaders who have been here and spoken here.

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So I could come now, and I have prepared for this.

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I have points here. I could answer you in kind,

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but much more forcefully. I could confront you with the

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truth that you are trying to disguise. I could, but

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this is not the time for polemics. I am putting

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that aside. We are in complex and challenging days. Members

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of the Kannesset. No one knows what the day will bring.

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We are keeping a watchful eye. We are prepared for

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any scenario. I have conveyed and clarified to the Iotolus

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regime that if they make what might be the gravest

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mistake in their history and attack the state of Israel,

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we will respond with a force they cannot even imagine.

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This is not the time for bickering in these days,

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on the eve of the Purim holiday. In those days,

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as at this season, we must close ranks as a

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nation and stand shoulder to shoulder. I am confident in

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our strength. I trust our commanders, I trust our male

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and female fighters, I trust our people, and I trust you,

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the citizens of Israel. We have already proven that when

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we stand together, we achieve greatness. On the eve of Purim,

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we will stand together, and with God’s help, we will

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ensure the eternity of Israel. Lady bringing bring the motages

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our