Lebanon national carrier halves flights amid fears of Israel war

Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), announced that it will be cutting over half of its flights due to tensions along the border with Israel. The decision comes as more Western countries warn against travel to Lebanon. MEA's chairman, Mohammad El-Hout, stated that only eight out of the company's 22 planes will operate starting next week. Other airlines, such as Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa, have already suspended their flights to Beirut.