The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning against traveling to Lebanon and the Middle East region. “In connection with the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon and Israel, the Foreign Ministry reminds citizens who are in Lebanon, transit through it or intend to travel, of the existence of security risks, with a recommendation to avoid any travel,” the statement said. The Foreign Ministry advises compatriots to closely follow news and official information provided by the authorities, including the Foreign Ministry and the Moldovan diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv. “The ministry urges citizens to be responsible and cautious, prioritize personal safety, follow the instructions and rules established by the authorities and avoid any risk,” the ministry said. The Foreign Ministry advises citizens to keep in contact with the embassy in Israel. For more information and consular assistance, citizens can contact the Information Center at 0 80 090 990 – free of charge from a landline in any part of Moldova or +373 22 23 20 02.