The State Department of Diaspora has joined several other countries in urging their citizens in Lebanon to urgently register for evacuation as heightened tension sparks fears of widespread conflict in Middle East countries.
Iran has vowed “severe” retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
It is feared that Lebanon-based Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, could play a heavy role in any such retaliation, which in turn could spark a serious Israeli response in Lebanon.
Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets at the town of Beit Hillel in northern Israel at around 00:25 local time on Sunday.
His assassination came hours after Israel killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the state department of diaspora released a link and emergency contacts to facilitate the registration process.
“Urgently register with us through this link: https://tinyurl.com/2m9nw4ww or call +96590906719/+96171175006/+254114757002 for evacuation purposes,” the department said.
It also called on to those who can move to safer areas within Lebanon and those able to leave the country, to do so.
“We are appealing to those who can move to safer areas within Lebanon and those able to leave the country to do so. For Kenyans with family members in Lebanon, kindly call +254114757002 number provided for ease of safety coordination or visit our offices at the Old Mutual Building, Ground floor along Upper Hill Road,” the Ministry stated.
BY YVONNE MORAA
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