The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has issued a renewed travel advisory for Lebanon, urging U.S. citizens to reconsider any plans to travel to the country due to the volatile security situation.

"The security environment remains complex and can change quickly," the Embassy stated, emphasizing the critical importance of U.S. citizens reviewing the current Travel Advisory for Lebanon.

The advisory highlighted the Country Summary, which notes that "the Lebanese government cannot guarantee the protection of U.S. citizens against sudden outbreaks of violence and armed conflict."

In addition, the Embassy warned that "U.S. citizens in Lebanon should not travel to southern Lebanon, the Lebanon-Syria border area, or refugee settlements."

This alert serves as a reminder for U.S. citizens to stay informed and exercise caution in light of the ongoing security challenges in Lebanon.