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Airstrikes and targeted attacks from Israel hit parts of the country, including the capital Beirut, and Israel even briefly invaded the southern part of the country last year before a ceasefire agreement was reached.
As a result, Smartraveller issued a blanket warning telling Australians not to travel to Lebanon.
However, the threat level has been lowered, with travellers now being told to “reconsider the need to travel” to Lebanon.
“We now advise reconsider your need to travel overall due to the uncertain security environment,” the revised warning reads.
“We continue to advise do not travel to several areas of Lebanon due to security risks, including military activity, clashes between armed groups and the presence of extremist groups.”
The Australian government still warns travellers face risks from Israeli air strikes that could cause the closure of the main international airport in Beirut at short notice, leaving people stranded.
The areas Aussies are being told not to travel to are along the borders of both Israel and Syria, whilst some sections outside Beirut are also in the same category.
If people are to travel to Lebanon, Smartraveller warns the Australian government may not be able to assist people should they need to leave the country.