Saudi citizens in Lebanon have been advised to leave Lebanese territory immediately due to escalating tensions in the region by the Saudi embassy in Lebanon. This follows the violent conflict reported near the Ein Al Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in early August.

In a statement, the Saudi embassy said, "The Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Lebanon would like to caution citizens to avoid areas witnessing armed conflicts." While the statement did not specify which areas should be avoided, it is understood that southern Lebanon, particularly areas near the Ein Al Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp, should be approached with the utmost caution.

Furthermore, the embassy emphasized the urgency of departure, urging citizens to "quickly leave Lebanese territory." The statement also reinforced the importance of adhering to the decision to ban Saudis from travelling to Lebanon.

In August, the kingdom revised its travel guidance to Lebanon, advising against "all non-essential travel," especially to the aforementioned regions.

Tensions have escalated near the Ein Al Hilweh camp, where clashes between the Fatah movement and radical Islamists have resulted in at least 13 fatalities, primarily among militants, according to sources within the camp. The conflict erupted on July 29, marking a severe escalation in violence.

According to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East), Ein Al Hilweh is Lebanon's largest Palestinian refugee camp. It accommodates approximately 80,000 of the total 250,000 Palestinian refugees residing across Lebanon.

It closed its statement by wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season.