OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial flights leaving Lebanon on Friday as it issued another urgent plea for any Canadians in the country to leave immediately.

“Please prioritize your safety,” Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said in a statement on X Friday afternoon.

Joly and Defence Minister Bill Blair have been asking Canadians in Lebanon to leave for months as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah escalated.

Global Affairs Canada is pre-booking seats to help Canadians, who would be responsible for finding their own way to Canada.{ai:summary}<p>Global Affairs Canada is securing seats on limited commercial flights from Lebanon for Canadians to evacuate. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly urged citizens to prioritize their safety amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Canada booking seats on flights out of Lebanon as violence escalates

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