Overview

• Global Affairs Canada has successfully evacuated more than 1,000 passengers from Lebanon, including Canadians, permanent residents, and their immediate family members.
• Flights organized by Canada over the weekend carried 126 passengers on Saturday and 139 on Sunday, as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies.
• Over 5,000 Canadians, permanent residents, and their families have expressed interest in leaving Lebanon, according to the Canadian government.
• Despite the evacuations, there remain over 25,000 Canadians registered in Lebanon, with estimates suggesting up to 45,000 could be in the country.
• Commercial flights are still available from Lebanon to various destinations, with departures scheduled in the coming days.