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Saudi Arabia, U.K. Issue Warnings to Citizens in Lebanon Amid Clashes in Palestinian Refugee Camp

HeadlineAug 07, 2023

Saudi Arabia is urging its citizens to immediately leave Lebanon amid recent violent clashes at the largest Palestinian refugee camp, located in the southern city of Sidon. The U.K. has also advised people to avoid most travel in Lebanon, while Kuwait warned its citizens to avoid “areas of security disturbances.” At least 13 people have been killed after fighting erupted between rival Palestinian groups inside the overcrowded Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp last week.

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