Operation Cedar Roots, which will repatriate Brazilians who are in Lebanon, will be postponed. Initially, the return of 220 citizens would begin this Friday (4), but due to a lack of security to transport these people to the airport, the operation will not take place.
“Due to the need for additional security measures for the land convoys heading to the Lebanese capital’s airport, the operation of the first Brazilian repatriation flight will not take place today. New information about the flight will be provided throughout the day,” it said. note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brazil's exterior.
Early today, at least one Israeli strike hit the vicinity of the perimeter of Beirut international airport, according to a source at Lebanon's Ministry of Transport and Public Works.
O The Brazilian government's objective is to repatriate around 500 people per week, with priority boarding for the elderly, women, children and people with medical needs.
In total, around 21 thousand Brazilians reside in Lebanon. On Tuesday (1st), the Brazilian government reported that at least 3 thousand sought the Embassy in Beirut with a request for repatriation.
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