In the wake of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, airlines are suspending their flights to Beirut

Shafaq News/ Greek carrier Aegean Airlines and German airline Condor announced on Tuesday the suspension of their flights to Beirut, following similar decisions by other airlines in recent days amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Aegean Airlines announced that it would suspend flights until next Thursday, while Condor canceled its flight from Düsseldorf on Tuesday.

The French airline Air France as well as Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines and Eurowings – all part of the Lufthansa Group – also announced the cancellation of their flights on Monday.

Despite these cancellations, Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport reported a list of incoming flights from other airlines, including Pegasus, Emirates, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir, Iran Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

In addition, numerous countries have issued travel warnings and urged their citizens to avoid or leave Lebanon for fear of escalation. These include the USA, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, the UK and France.

Following an attack on Majdal Shams in the occupied Golan Heights last Saturday, Israel announced a so-called “retaliatory action” against Hezbollah.

The Lebanese military group has denied responsibility for the attack, which killed 12 teenagers.