The US Embassy in Beirut issued an alert to its citizens asking them to “avoid the Bir Hassan area – including the airport – on February 23.”
This alert was posted Tuesday on the US Embassy X account.
ICYMI – Security Alert from U.S. Embassy Beirut, February 10, 2025.https://t.co/jb32ySBlJg
— U.S. Embassy Beirut (@usembassybeirut) February 18, 2025
“Due to the funeral processions announced for that day, US citizens are also requested to exercise caution near any large gatherings.”
The US Embassy also asked its citizens to “monitor local media and embassy website for updates” as well as to follow instructions from local authorities.
These recommendations come following the announcement of a large public gathering scheduled for February 23 at Beirut's Sports City for the funeral of both former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, who were killed on September 27 and October 3, respectively.
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