Canada Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the incident response group, ministers, and senior officials to discuss the evolving situation in the Middle East, focusing on the risk of further escalation along Israel's northern border. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office noted that "the Government of Canada will remain fully engaged in these issues and focus on the safety and security of Canadians in the region." Trudeau emphasized the urgent need to avoid further escalation, according to the statement, urging Canadians to "leave Lebanon while commercial travel options are available, as departure or evacuation cannot be guaranteed in the event of further escalation."

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