China Says It Evacuated 215 Nationals From Lebanon

Some of the 215 Chinese nationals evacuated safely from Lebanon on October 5, 2024. Image via Xinhua.

China said Saturday that it has evacuated 215 of its nationals from Lebanon, where Israel has been carrying out intense bombardments since last month, resulting in over 1,100 deaths.

This week, Israel said its troops launched “ground raids” into parts of southern Lebanon, a stronghold of  Iran-backed Hezbollah, following days of heavy strikes on areas across the country where the group holds sway.

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