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 US State Department launches form for Americans interested in assistance to leave Lebanon

The US State Department has launched a form for US citizens in Lebanon  to fill out if they are interested in getting assistance to depart the country as Israel’s military campaign continues to escalate.

The form is not announcing an evacuation or US-assisted departures from the country yet, but it is a notable development that signals such options are likely on the horizon.

The department has used similar forms in the past, such as in Israel after October 7 last year

has reached out to the State Department for additional information.

The form notes that the US is “able to assist only U.S. citizens and their accompanying immediate family (including spouses, children under 21-years old, and parents) who have valid travel documents for onward travel from Turkey or Cyprus.”

“We continue to advise that U.S. citizens depart Lebanon due to the unpredictable nature of ongoing conflict between Hizballah and Israel and recent explosions throughout Lebanon, including Beirut,” the announcement said.

“Travel within Lebanon is conducted at your own risk. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety traveling to airports, borders, or during any onward travel,” it continued.

“Only attempt to depart Lebanon or travel within Lebanon if you believe it is safe for you to do so. The U.S. Embassy may not be able to assist U.S. citizens who choose to remain,” it added.