The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry calls on people to refrain from traveling to Israel and Lebanon, and has updated its recommendations for those who are already there

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its recommendations to Ukrainian citizens on August 2, 2024 in the evening (19:57) in connection with the worsening security situation in the Middle East region.

Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region:

Recommendations for citizens of Ukraine on the territory of Israel in connection with the worsening security situation in the Middle East region

Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Ukrainian citizens refrain from any trips to Israel until the situation stabilizes.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Ukrainian citizens who are in Israel avoid crowded places, not participate in demonstrations, strictly observe safety measures and rules for the stay of foreigners in the country, comply with the legal requirements of law enforcement agencies, monitor local government reports on the development of the situation and always carry identification documents with them.

While in Israel, Ukrainian citizens are also advised to refrain from traveling to the following territories:

• bordering the Lebanese and Syrian borders;
• bordering the Gaza Strip;
• West Bank of the Jordan River.

For more information, follow the IDF Home Front Command website .

Ukrainian citizens who find themselves in an emergency situation should contact the Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Israel by calling the emergency number: +972-546-676-782 or by email at consul_il@mfa.gov.ua , or the Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Ramallah by calling +972-59-823-93-99 or by email at pm_ps@mfa.gov.ua . You can also contact the 24-hour hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: +38-044-238-16-57 or by email at cons_or@mfa.gov.ua .

Updated recommendations for Ukrainian citizens due to worsening security situation in the Lebanese Republic

Due to the deteriorating security situation in the Lebanese Republic, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Ukrainian citizens refrain from any travel to Lebanon until the security situation stabilizes, and that those who are in the country leave its territory.

Citizens who have made a personal decision to extend their stay in Lebanon are advised to avoid crowded places, not to participate in demonstrations, strictly observe safety measures and rules for foreigners staying in the country, comply with the legal requirements of law enforcement agencies, monitor local government reports on the development of the situation, not leave their place of residence unless absolutely necessary, always have identification documents with them, and also consider the possibility of reducing the length of their stay in the country.

While in Lebanon, Ukrainian citizens are also advised to refrain from traveling to the following territories:

• bordering the Syrian border;
• bordering the Israeli border south of the Litani River;
• to the refugee camps of Nahr al-Bared and Beddawi (near the city of Tripoli), Ain al-Hilweh and Mieh Mieh (near the city of Saida);
• Bekaa Valley;
• southern suburb of Beirut (Dahieh district).

Citizens of Ukraine who find themselves in an emergency situation or face a threat to life and health are advised to immediately contact the Embassy of Ukraine in the Lebanese Republic by phone (+961) 5921668 or by e-mail: emb_lb@mfa.gov.ua . You can also contact the 24-hour hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: +38-044-238-16-57 or e-mail: cons_or@mfa.gov.ua .

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