They advise carriers "not to operate within the airspaces of Lebanon and Israel at all flight levels. The recommendation is valid until October 31, 2024, and can be reviewed earlier and adapted or withdrawn subject to the revised assessment."
In its latest bulletin, the EASA confirmed it would continue to closely monitor the situation, with a view to assess whether there is an increase or decrease in risks for EU aircraft operators as a result of the evolution of the threat.
The UK's FCDO continues to advise against all travel to Lebanon and warns citizens if they are currently in Lebanon, to leave, while commercial options remain available. The government has put in some contingency plans in operation, including basing an A330 MRTT aircraft in the region to assist with civilian extraction.
The U.S. issued the following warning. "Due to the increased volatility following airstrikes within Beirut and the volatile and unpredictable security situation throughout Lebanon, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial options still remain available." It also warned that the U.S. Embassy may not be able to assist U.S. citizens who choose to remain in Lebanon.
The U.S. military confirmed on Sunday that it was increasing its air support capabilities in the Middle East and putting troops on a heightened readiness to deploy to the region. There are already more than forty U.S. fighter and support aircraft based in Israel and the surrounding area ready to defend Israel and attack Iran.
The U.S. allowed Israel to use U.S. U.S.-made 2,000-lb (900-kg) Mark 84 series bomb, to kill Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, whilst still preventing Ukraine from using American-made arms to strike military bases in Russia.
