U.S. aiding Americans flee Lebanon amid war

Oct. 3 (UPI) -- About 250 Americans and their families have left Lebanon aboard U.S.-arranged flights, Biden officials said Thursday, as they seek to provide assistance to U.S. citizens in the Middle Eastern country.

The State Department is urging Americans to depart Lebanon now, as southern Lebanon has come under heavy attack by Israel as it targets Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

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