<p>Beirut: The US embassy in Lebanon urged its citizens on Thursday to "make plans to depart as soon as possible while commercial options are still available".</p>.<p>In an emailed advisory to citizens, the embassy said it was closely monitoring the security situation in Lebanon.</p>.In Tel Aviv, Biden's embrace of Israel came with a gentle warning.<p>"We recommend that US citizens who choose not to depart prepare contingency plans for emergency situations," the embassy said.</p>.<p>On October 17, the State Department issued a travel advisory urging its citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to the "unpredictable security situation". </p>
<p>Beirut: The US embassy in Lebanon urged its citizens on Thursday to "make plans to depart as soon as possible while commercial options are still available".</p>.<p>In an emailed advisory to citizens, the embassy said it was closely monitoring the security situation in Lebanon.</p>.In Tel Aviv, Biden's embrace of Israel came with a gentle warning.<p>"We recommend that US citizens who choose not to depart prepare contingency plans for emergency situations," the embassy said.</p>.<p>On October 17, the State Department issued a travel advisory urging its citizens not to travel to Lebanon due to the "unpredictable security situation". </p>