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US State Department warns Americans not to travel to Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war

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By Jennifer Hansler and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Lebanon and will allow family members of US government personnel and some non-emergency personnel to voluntarily depart the country “due to the unpredictable security situation.

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  1. Local News 8

    US State Department warns Americans not to travel to Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war (opens Local News 8)

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    By Jennifer Hansler and Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Lebanon and will allow family members of US government personnel and some non-emergency personnel to voluntarily depart the country “due to the unpredictable security situation.

  2. Fox News

    State Department warns US citizens not to travel to Lebanon amid fear of 2nd front opening in Israel-Hamas war (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The State Department is advising Americans not to travel to Lebanon and the U.S. Embassy in Beirut is allowing "authorized departure" of some personnel.

  3. Washington Post

    State Department warns Americans not to travel to Lebanon (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    The State Department is warning American travelers about shelling between Israel and Hezbollah as the war surrounding Gaza escalates.

  4. CNN

    US and several other countries warn against travel to Lebanon as IDF says Hezbollah skirmishes have escalated (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Israel and Egypt have signaled readiness for aid to enter Gaza following a high-profile visit to Israel by US President Joe Biden. Follow for live updates.

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