The latest warning follows the Israeli military’s limited ground operations along the border, targeting Hezbollah militants.
The Israeli government has warned residents of 24 more villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid increasing tensions.
The latest warning follows the Israeli military’s limited ground operations along the border, targeting Hezbollah militants.
The villages fall within a United Nations buffer zone, created after the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, Associated Press reports.
Iran, a backer of Hezbollah, further escalated tensions on Tuesday by launching at least 180 missiles into Israel. India expressed concern over the growing conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs stating, “It is important that the conflict doesn’t take a wider regional dimension, and we urge that all issues be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy.”
The ministry also advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran and urged those in the country to stay vigilant and in contact with the Indian Embassy.
“Those currently residing in Iran are requested to remain vigilant and stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Tehran.”
Spain’s Defence Minister, Margarita Robles, announced that two military planes will be dispatched on Thursday to evacuate 350 Spanish citizens from Lebanon, contingent on airspace conditions.
Spanish Foreign Minister, JosĂ© Manuel Albares, had earlier urged Spaniards in Lebanon to leave, calling for an end to Israel’s cross-border assault.
Spain also maintains 676 soldiers in Lebanon as part of a U.N. peacekeeping mission.