Categories: AU

Australia Updates Travel Advisory for Lebanon Due to Ongoing Security Concerns

Share and Follow

The Australian government has reduced its travel warning for Lebanon, but still warns travellers should not venture to large parts of the country.
Lebanon has been embroiled in political crisis since 2019 and has also been impacted by the Gaza War spilling over its borders due to the presence of Hezbollah, a militant group at war with Israel.

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.

A ceasefire ended Israel’s brief invasion of southern Lebanon. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

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.”

A woman collects the remains of her destroyed house after she returned to Chehabiyeh village in southern Lebanon on November 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

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.

Share and Follow
NewsFinale Journal

Share
Published by
NewsFinale Journal

Recent Posts

Maximize Your Medicare Benefits: Tips for Evaluating Your Plan During Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment Season Approaches: Time to Evaluate Your Medicare Options As open enrollment season draws…

15 minutes ago

Javier Milei Makes History with Landmark Victory in Argentina’s Midterm Elections, Strengthens Hold on Congress

Argentine President Javier Milei achieved a commanding triumph in Sunday’s midterm elections, strengthening his hold…

17 minutes ago

Champaign Co. Initiative Aims to Curb Crime and Empower Local Community

By: Jordan Baker Posted: Oct 26, 2025 / 08:02 PM CDT Updated: Oct 26, 2025…

18 minutes ago

Groundhopping Adventures: A Football Fan’s Journey Lands at Arthurlie FC

Arthurlie 4, Drumchapel United 1 Peanut's Saturday walk was quite the journey, as it usually…

23 minutes ago

China’s C919 Jet Navigates Challenges Amid Ongoing US-China Trade Dispute

HONG KONG – China's efforts to compete with aviation giants Boeing and Airbus through its…

27 minutes ago

Top 12 Films to Watch If You Enjoyed The Black Phone

"The Black Phone," a film adaptation of Joe Hill's 2004 short…

30 minutes ago