Amid the tensions and threats between “Israeli” forces and Hezbollah following the aggression against Gaza, Canadian authorities have advised their citizens in Lebanon to leave the country.

The Canadian government warned its citizens of the escalating violence between the “Israeli” military and Hezbollah.

Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly urged Canadians to depart while commercial flights are still available.

“The security situation in Lebanon is becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable due to sustained and escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel and could deteriorate further without warning,” she said.

“If the armed conflict intensifies, it could make it harder to leave the country and for Canada to provide consular services to tens of thousands of Canadians believed to be living in the country,” she added.