NNA - The Jordanian Foreign Ministry has renewed its call for its citizens to leave Lebanon "as soon as possible" amid the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, according to "Agence France-Presse".

The ministry said in a statement that "in light of the escalation witnessed by Lebanon due to ongoing Israeli attacks, and out of concern for the safety of Jordanian citizens, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews its call for citizens not to travel to Lebanon at present, and also asks Jordanians residing and present there to leave Lebanese territory as soon as possible."

Ministry spokesman Sufyan al-Qudah said, "This recommendation comes to preserve the safety of Jordanian citizens in Lebanon, especially in light of the Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, which threaten the security of the entire region."

He called on Jordanians in Lebanon to "take the utmost caution and care, and adhere to the instructions issued by the competent Lebanese authorities."

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