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Danish Citizens Register in Lebanon Surges Amid Rising Tensions

The number of Danes registered on the Danish List for Lebanon has significantly increased over the past week. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet), the figure has risen from 420 to 770 registered individuals. This development occurs after the ministry urged Danish citizens and residents in Denmark to leave Lebanon. The reason for this advisory is the escalating tensions in the region, particularly following Israel’s warnings about a potential war against the Hezbollah movement, which has its roots in Lebanon.

The tensions were further exacerbated by a deadly attack at a football field in the Golan Heights, where 12 children and young people tragically lost their lives. Israel has blamed Hezbollah for the attack, an accusation that the group has denied. Recently, an Israeli airstrike in Beirut that killed a prominent Hezbollah leader has intensified the already tense situation.

However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is cautious regarding the precise cause of the increase in the number of registrations on the Danish List. The ministry emphasizes that registration is voluntary and that the number of registered individuals does not necessarily reflect the actual number of Danes in the country.

The Danish List provides the ministry with the ability to quickly communicate with registered Danes in case of crises such as natural disasters, political unrest, or terror attacks. Denmark is not alone in taking precautions; for instance, Sweden has temporarily closed its embassy in Lebanon due to the deteriorating security situation. Conversely, Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no plans to close its embassy in Beirut but is closely monitoring the situation in close contact with the embassy.

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