Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon Monitors Safety of Nationals Amid Escalating Tensions

October 04, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon has confirmed that it is continuously monitoring the safety of Sri Lankans residing in the country as the security situation remains unstable and continues to escalate. The Embassy in Beirut, in collaboration with Sri Lankan associations and registered nationals, is maintaining constant communication to ensure the well-being of Sri Lankan citizens.

Ambassador Kapila Jayaweera and Embassy officials are actively providing assistance to those in need, including accommodation for a few stranded Sri Lankans. While no Sri Lankans have been severely affected, some have been temporarily displaced due to the ongoing conflict.

Tensions in Lebanon have intensified following clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants after the suspension of Iranian missile attacks targeting Israel. The situation has escalated into the first ground confrontations since the outbreak, with eight Israeli soldiers confirmed dead. The United Nations has called for an emergency session to address the growing military conflict in the Middle East, particularly in light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has now been complicated by Iranian involvement and support for Lebanon.