The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
“The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Lebanon on February 23, 2026, to reflect that the Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government personnel and the family members of government personnel to leave Lebanon due to safety risks. The Travel Advisory Level for Lebanon remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel,” the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon stated.
