Philippine Embassy warns Filipinos against travel in Southern Lebanon and Bekaa due to Israeli strikes
The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon advised Filipinos to avoid traveling or staying in Southern Lebanon and Bekaa due to fresh waves of Israeli strikes launched on Saturday, March 22.
Filipinos who are injured or need assistance are urged to contact the embassy through its OFW Assistance & Emergency Hotline at +96179110729 or Embassy Hotline at +96170858086.
The embassy emphasized in a statement that safety and well-being are their top priorities, urging Filipinos to stay alert and follow local authorities' guidance.
Israeli strikes killed two people including a child in southern Lebanon and injured 40 others, while hitting dozens of rocket launchers and a Hezbollah command center.
Tension between Israel and Hezbollah has persisted despite a ceasefire agreement reached in November, which aimed to limit weapons presence in southern Lebanon.
At least eight people were killed in southern Lebanon as a result of the conflict since the ceasefire, according to Lebanese health authorities cited by Reuters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered military forces to take strong action against multiple terror targets within Lebanon.
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