The Australian government has reduced its travel warning for Lebanon , but still warns travellers should not venture to large parts of the country.

Lebanon has been embroiled in political crisis since 2019 and has also been impacted by the Gaza War spilling over its borders due to the presence of Hezbollah, a militant group at war with Israel .

Airstrikes and targeted attacks from Israel hit parts of the country, including the capital Beirut, and Israel even briefly invaded the southern part of the country last year before a ceasefire agreement was reached.

As a result, Smartraveller issued a blanket warning telling Australians not to travel to Lebanon.

However, the threat level has been lowered, with travellers now being told to "reconsider the need to travel" to Leb

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