A plane took off this morning from Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, with 180 Lebanese nationals on board. Two additional flights, carrying a similar number of passengers, are also scheduled for today as part of a plan developed by Minister of Public Works Fayez Rassamni in coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Facing worsening conditions and dwindling supplies, nearly 600 Lebanese citizens are stranded in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh region. They had issued an urgent appeal on Sunday to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to intervene and secure their return home.
The plea came after civilian air traffic to Beirut was suspended due to the ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel.
According to the National News Agency (NNA), the stranded individuals – including children, women and the elderly – reported deteriorating conditions as they ran out of funds and essential supplies, such as baby formula. They called for immediate action to end their ordeal.
In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement confirming that it is closely following the situation of Lebanese citizens trapped abroad. The ministry said it is making “the necessary contacts with the concerned authorities” to arrange their return, emphasizing that all efforts will be made in accordance with safety protocols set by the relevant bodies.
The ministry added that its diplomatic missions continue to monitor the situation and provide assistance where needed.
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