2024-08-04 18:21:44
(ANSA) – ROME, 04 AUG – There are approximately three thousand Italian civilians currently in Lebanon, net of the over one thousand military personnel employed in Unifil, while another 200 or so are in Beirut in the bilateral Mibil mission. In recent weeks, the number of Italian civilians present in the Country of the Cedars has decreased. Given the worsening of the situation, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani this morning invited “Italians who are temporarily staying in Lebanon to return to Italy on commercial flights as soon as possible”. In the event of a generalized crisis, according to what has been learned, the evacuation plans that the Foreign and Defense ministries have updated in recent days will be triggered. In particular, at least two ships of the Navy are already in the area and, if necessary, could transport the Italians home. The use of a third ship that could reach the Lebanese coast in a short time has not been ruled out. (ANSA).
2024-08-04 18:21:44