The Philippines announced plans to evacuate 11,000 citizens from Lebanon if Israeli forces initiate a ground offensive against Hezbollah.
This comes as Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds have resulted in significant casualties, with the militant group retaliating with rocket attacks.
Foreign Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated that repatriation would occur via sea and emphasized that a ground invasion would trigger mandatory evacuation.
Despite earlier calls for citizens to leave Lebanon, many did not respond, with only 500 taking up the government’s offer to depart so far.
The conflict, which has escalated following Israel’s war with Hamas, has raised concerns about a broader regional war in the Middle East.
Source: PhilNews24 | September 28, 2024
PHILIPPINES PLANS EVACUATION OF THOUSANDS FROM LEBANON AMID POTENTIAL ISRAELI INVASION
Latest from News
The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) condemned the P3.34-billion budget cut for state universities and colleges
The PHP1 billion budget for Project NOAH will help identify undocumented waterways to support flood prevention
Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno vowed to continue the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) fight against agricultural smuggling
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) proposed allowing police to inspect the homes
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that 12.8 percent of Filipinos were multidimensionally poor in 2024.