The French Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for its citizens, recommending against travel to four countries in the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
This advisory comes amidst a period of heightened conflict in the region, including months of fighting between the Israeli military and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
French authorities are urging nationals to avoid any travel to the area, specifically naming Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories as locations to abstain from visiting.
The warning is a direct response to the ongoing violence that has seen the Israeli military continue its bombardment of various areas in the Gaza Strip for 189 consecutive days, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.
The region is also witnessing intense confrontations with Hezbollah along the Lebanese border.
This travel advisory reflects the French government’s concern for the safety of its citizens amid the ongoing instability and violence in these areas.
The situation remains fluid, and the French Foreign Ministry’s guidance highlights the international community’s growing apprehension over the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
In the same vein, Russia also advised its citizens against traveling to the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories.
Maria Zakharova, speaking on behalf of the Russian Foreign Ministry, highlighted the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, specifically in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone and the Blue Line area between Lebanon and Israel.
Zakharova stressed the unstable situation in these regions, urging Russian citizens to refrain from travel unless necessary while noting that Jordan remains stable.
Recent reports from Bloomberg, citing American and Israeli security sources, suggest that the US and its allies believe Iran or its allied groups are planning imminent large-scale attacks using missiles or drones targeting military and government targets in Israel.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been ongoing for decades, with periodic outbreaks of violence and territorial disputes.
