Melanie Joly, Canada's Foreign Minister, on Monday, October 16, stated that Canadians should leave Lebanon as soon as possible amid increasing security risks, following Ottawa's assistance in evacuating a group of Canadians from the West Bank to Jordan. She said on social media platform 'X': 'As the crisis in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel expands, the security situation in the region is becoming increasingly unstable.' Joly added that Canadians in Lebanon should leave the country while commercial flights are still operational. Following Hamas's deadly attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel's retaliatory military strikes, Canada, like other countries, is working to evacuate its citizens, permanent residents, and their families from the region. Canada has utilized two military aircraft to assist those needing help to exit Israel, and Joly reported earlier on Monday that the first group of Canadians had safely traveled from the West Bank to Jordan. Additionally, around three hundred individuals are in Gaza, and Canada is working to facilitate their exit through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt. A Canadian Foreign Ministry official stated on Sunday that five Canadians were killed in the Hamas attack on Israel, and the fate of three Canadians remains unknown.
Canada Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon
Canada's Foreign Minister has urged Canadians to leave Lebanon due to escalating security risks amid the ongoing conflict in the region. This follows a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel and subsequent military responses, prompting Canada to evacuate its citizens and residents. The situation highlights the increasing instability in the Middle East and the urgency for foreign governments to protect their nationals.
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📰 What Happened
Canada's Foreign Minister has urged Canadians to leave Lebanon due to rising security risks amid the ongoing conflict in the region, following a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel. The Canadian government is actively evacuating its citizens from Israel and surrounding areas.
- Five Canadians were killed in the Hamas attack on Israel.
- Canada is using military aircraft to assist in the evacuation of its citizens from the region.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to significant violence and instability in the region, prompting foreign governments to take action to protect their citizens.
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