Morocco’s Foreign Ministry has established a dedicated crisis cell to monitor and support the Moroccan community living in Lebanon in the wake of escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, according to reliable sources.
The crisis cell at the Moroccan Embassy in Beirut has been mobilized to work continuously, with the dedicated teams monitoring developments in Lebanon and coordinating the necessary actions in real-time.
Lebanon is currently reeling from Israeli airstrikes. At least 46 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Beirut over the past 24 hours, as Hezbollah and Israel continue to exchange fire.
The embassy has been in direct communication with the majority of members of the Moroccan community in Lebanon, providing guidance and support.
The assistance measures include support for displaced individuals in need of accommodation, in collaboration with local Lebanese authorities. However, there are still a few members of the Moroccan diaspora in Lebanon whose whereabouts are unknown, according to sources.
They are believed to have left the country before the recent attacks or relocated to other countries in previous years.
Reports suggest that some Moroccan citizens, along with their families, heeded early warnings and left Lebanon ahead of the current crisis.
While the Moroccan community in Lebanon has been affected by the unrest, they have not been directly targeted in the ongoing conflict.
Both the ministry and the embassy’s crisis units are taking preparatory measures in Rabat to address potential scenarios as the situation progresses.
Authorities have pledged to remain vigilant and proactive in safeguarding Moroccan nationals, working closely with Lebanese officials to facilitate their safety.