Breaking News: Multiple Flights Canceled from Beirut ‍Amid Escalating Tensions

Rafik Hariri International Airport announced‍ the cancellation of over 30 flights from Beirut⁢ on Tuesday, as⁣ tensions continue to rise in⁢ the region.

The airport’s ⁤website revealed‍ flight ⁣cancellations for various airlines, including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, ‌and ⁢Emirates companies.

A flydubai spokesperson confirmed to Reuters ‍that flights between Dubai‍ and‌ Beirut have been canceled for Tuesday and Wednesday due to ‍current developments.

Etihad Airways also announced the cancellation‍ of⁢ its flights to and from Beirut on Tuesday, citing safety ‍concerns.

Air Arabia‍ canceled its‍ Sharjah-Beirut‍ and Abu Dhabi-Beirut‍ flights for Tuesday,‌ while Qatar Airways suspended all flights from Beirut for Tuesday and ‌Wednesday.

Escalating Violence in Lebanon

On‍ Monday,⁢ hundreds of Israeli raids on Hezbollah ⁤targets ⁣in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 492 people, including 35‌ children, ⁣marking the heaviest⁢ aerial⁢ bombardment since the two sides exchanged fire on the border nearly a year ago.

Israeli⁤ Prime⁢ Minister Benjamin ⁢Netanyahu stated that the army ⁢is “shifting the security‌ balance”⁤ in ⁣northern Israel, aiming to return displaced residents to safety.

The Israeli military dubbed its ⁣operation against Hezbollah the‍ “Northern Arrow,” claiming to have struck 1,600 Hezbollah targets on the first day.

International‌ Response

The‍ Saudi Foreign Ministry urged​ the ⁤international community to​ intervene and end the conflict in the region, emphasizing the importance ⁤of ‍preserving Lebanon’s stability​ and respecting its ⁤sovereignty.

The escalating ⁤violence ‌has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Hezbollah members and ​civilians in Lebanon, as well as‌ dozens​ of Israeli soldiers ⁤and civilians.