By Palestine Chronicle Staff 
The Chinese embassy in Tel Aviv has advised its citizens to return home or move to safe areas as tensions escalate between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The embassy cited the severe and volatile security situation in the region, urging Chinese nationals to follow safety guidelines and avoid high-risk areas. The ongoing conflict has seen Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, resulting in casualties and injuries, with Hezbollah retaliating with missile strikes on Israeli regions.
Impact of Conflict
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant described the situation as a “new phase in the fighting” and called for calm. The conflict intensified after cyber-attacks by Israel in Lebanon, leading to fatalities and injuries. Hezbollah’s operation ‘Open Account’ targeted Israeli military sites, resulting in casualties and damage. The situation remains tense, with both sides exchanging attacks and responses.
(The Palestine Chronicle)