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Tensions have escalated sharply following the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian group Hamas, in Tehran on Wednesday. This incident occurred just a day after an Israeli strike in Beirut killed Fuad Shukr, a top military commander from the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. 

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Consequently, several countries have issued travel warnings to their citizens against travelling to Lebanon. Here is a list of those countries:

- Turkey: The Turkish Foreign Ministry urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country if their stay is non-essential, citing the possibility of a rapidly deteriorating security situation, Reuters reported.

- India: The Indian Embassy in Beirut issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Lebanon due to rising regional tensions.

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The Indian embassy in Lebanon has issued three advisories in quick succession, with the latest one advising Indians to avoid all travel to and from Lebanon. In Israel, the Indian embassy has urged its nationals to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols. Additionally, Air India has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv.

There are currently 26,000 Indians in Israel, 10,000 in Iran and 4,000 in Lebanon.

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The Embassy wrote on X, “Given the recent escalations in the region, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Lebanon.”

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- Australia: Foreign Minister Penny Wong shared a video on X with the caption: "My message to Australian citizens and residents in Lebanon is now is the time to leave." Directing Australians in Beirut to 'leave immediately,' Wong stated that the government might not be able to assist if tensions escalate and cause the closure of Beirut Airport.

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- Indonesia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised against travelling to Lebanon, Iran and Israel, recommending immediate departure from Lebanon and increased vigilance.

- United Kingdom: The UK Foreign Office revised its travel advisory, advising citizens to travel with caution and avoid all travel to Lebanon.

- Canada: The government warned its nationals to return home if they are in Lebanon and advised against visiting Beirut.

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- France: The French Embassy in Beirut urged French citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible.

Other countries, including the US, Italy, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, and Denmark have also issued travel advisories, urging citizens to either leave Lebanon or avoid travelling to Beirut.