Travel Safety in Lebanon

Lebanon has been impacted by the ongoing conflict in the broader Middle East region. Most directly, it has seen an escalation in attacks between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group and Israel in the south of Lebanon and along the Israel border. However, there is not a defined front-line as Israeli projectiles have also struck central and southern suburbs of Beirut.

This conflict raises several security concerns. It puts the available medical infrastructure under pressure and has led to general insecurity as it has displaced thousands of civilians, especially in southern Lebanon.

Areas along Lebanon's eastern and northern border with Syria exhibit heightened security risks such as conflict, kidnapping and terrorism, as the border is pourous and armed groups operate in the general region. This has been particularly the case along the northern border and in the Beqaa Valley.

Previously, terrorism has been an issue in Lebanon and while it is currently less prevalent, there are still local political tensions at play and small extremist groups that operate locally. Due to the economic deterioration of the country, petty crime and cvil unrest are ongoing concerns. The security situation can deteriorate further with little to no warning.