TEL AVIV — As tensions between Israel and the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon escalate, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has issued security and safety recommendations for the Vietnamese community residing, working, and studying in the country.

In a notice released on September 23, the embassy underlined the need for heightened caution, urging Vietnamese nationals to closely monitor the situation through trusted local media sources and steer clear of areas deemed unsafe, particularly those in northern Israel that may be at risk of Hezbollah attacks.

The Vietnamese people across Israel, especially those living in northern cities, must strictly follow security and safety measures imposed by local authorities while proactively making plans for the safety of themselves and their families, it said.

They should also keep regular contact with the embassy. In case of emergencies or if assistance is needed, they are advised to contact the embassy's citizen protection hotline immediately for information on available support measures.

Earlier in a notice, the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and Lebanon has urged Vietnamese citizens living and working in Lebanon leave the country when commercial flights are still operational.

The embassy also advised Vietnamese citizens planning to travel to the Middle East country to suspend or cancel their trips until the situation stabilises.

For those currently living and working in Lebanon, the embassy emphasised that if they cannot leave the country due to force majeure, they should remain vigilant, keep a close watch on developments on local media, minimise gatherings in crowded places, and avoid approaching the Lebanon-Israel border, the southern areas of Beirut, and the northern regions near the border with Syria. — VNS