Tensions in the Middle East

Dedicate resources to monitor local media outlets actively and cross-check information alongside official directives and embassy advice. 

Follow output from local media, as they are more likely to pick up more granular and location-specific intelligence that global media may miss. 

If part of a Healix client organisation, travellers are also advised to download the Travel Oracle app and add ‘Lebanon’ and 'Israel' to their ‘watchlist’ to receive push notifications.

Ensure that essential directives are communicated separately from more routine updates - particularly relating to government directives that are being introduced, such as legislation or potential curfews.

As a basic precaution, ensure that employees are enrolled on any travel security information programmes led by embassies of their respective countries. 

Ensure that all staff maintain up-to-date travel documents and that they are in communication with their diplomatic representations. 

Stay abreast of developments and be aware of an alternative Point of Contact (PoCs) should operations at the diplomatic facilities be impacted. 

Government directives should be relayed accurately and efficiently to employees, including details of movement restrictions, in case of further violence. 

Consider using instant messaging groups to disseminate information to employees in a timely manner.

Remain cognisant of the operational status of airports throughout the country. 

Monitor the status of inbound and outbound flight operations at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) owing to the potential for disruption to flight operations. Numerous airline carriers have suspended routes to Israel and Lebanon.