It is recommended that Vietnamese people in Israel limit their visits to unsafe areas

According to a reporter from the Vietnam News Agency in Tel Aviv, in response to the escalating tension between Israel and the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, on July 30, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel issued a notice advising the local Vietnamese community to take action. Some measures to ensure safety and security.

The announcement said that on the evening of July 30 (local time, the morning of July 7 Vietnam time), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they had conducted an airstrike on the Lebanese capital Beirut.

The airstrike targeted Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, who is believed to be behind the rocket attack on the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

After the airstrike, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asserted that Hezbollah had “crossed the red line.”

The Upper Galilee Regional Council, northern Israel, has asked people to stay near safe shelters and limit movement and large gatherings.

The IDF said there have been no changes to the guidance for Israelis. However, the above airstrike could lead to retaliation by Hezbollah forces into Israeli territory and risk leading to a full-scale conflict between the two sides.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel recommends that the Vietnamese community in the area:

1. Regularly follow updates on Israeli news on reputable local media. Limit access to areas that do not ensure security and safety, areas at risk of attacks by Hezbollah forces, especially the northern region of Israel.

2. Strictly comply with regulations and instructions on security and safety measures of the local government. Proactively create plans to ensure security and safety for yourself and your loved ones in the current war context.

3. Regularly keep in contact with the Embassy, ​​in case of emergency, need support and need to know information about citizen protection options./.