– India issued an advisory urging citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to escalating tensions
– There are nearly 4,000 Indian nationals in Lebanon, advised to exercise caution and stay in contact with the Indian embassy
– Most Indian nationals in Lebanon are employed in various sectors
– Indian Army has a battalion deployed with UNIFIL in Lebanon
– Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr were killed in Israeli air strikes
– Concerns about possible escalation in conflict in Gaza and involvement of more countries in the region