US issues highest-level travel warning for Lebanon

The US State Department this week sent an email to citizens, warning them not to travel to Lebanon. The US government has classified the travel advisory for Lebanon as “Level 4: Do Not Travel”, the highest possible level. This level is normally designated for countries experiencing severe conditions, such as famine and conflict, though many wealthy countries, such as France and the United Kingdom, are also currently included in Level 4 due to surging rates of Covid-19. Other countries in the region currently listed as Level 4 include Afghanistan, Israel/Palestine, Sudan, Yemen, and Iran. Inclu…

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