Overview

• Indian and US embassies urge citizens to reconsider travel plans to Lebanon due to volatile security conditions.
• Hezbollah's missile attacks and Israel's retaliatory strikes have intensified since the October 7 Hamas attack.
• Tens of thousands of civilians have fled the Israel-Lebanon border area fearing further escalation.
• The US emphasizes the unpredictable security environment and limited protection capabilities of the Lebanese government.
• Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent the conflict from expanding into a broader regional war.