The Wider Middle East Conflict - International SOS

Helping people in Lebanon amid Israel-Hizbullah conflict

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

International SOS is helping clients in Lebanon with information, advice and assistance to leave the country amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah. We have also been closely monitoring the situation in the wider Middle East as tensions escalate across the region. Our security and medical experts explain how International SOS can support organisations and keep their workforce safe.

Escalating Israel-Hizbullah Tensions

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:30:00 +0000

International SOS is closely monitoring regional developments amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hizbullah. Lead Security Analysts Polina Vynogradova and Tarun Nijjer offer our assessment of the fast-moving situation and give advice on how International SOS can help people in the region.

Escalating tensions in the wider Middle East

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

International SOS is closely monitoring developments amid escalating tensions between Israel, Hamas and Hizbullah. Our security experts comment on recent key updates, offer insight about how the situation may unfold and give advice on how International SOS is able to help people in the region.

Lebanon in-country assessment amid Israel-Hizbullah tensions

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

A team from International SOS recently conducted an in-country assessment in Lebanon to assess secure accommodation and evacuation routes. This was done amid concerns that persisting tensions between Israel and Hizbullah pose a heightened risk of an escalation. International SOS currently recommends deferring all travel to Lebanon and evacuating all workforce from the country. Security Specialist, Assistance Gracia Moussa and Lead Security Analyst covering the Middle East and North Africa, Polina Vynogradova offer this update.

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

We are continuing to closely monitor tensions in the Middle East following recent escalations involving several countries including Israel. Polina Vynogradova, International SOS’ lead security analyst covering the Middle East and North Africa, offers an update about latest situation and assesses what effect it could have on the wider region.

Is Israel ready for business travel?

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:45:00 +0000

Business travel to Israel and the West Bank has been disrupted since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on 7 October 2023. While International SOS continues to advise against non-essential travel, the risks posed to workforce in southern Israel have now fallen, with rocket fire targeting major Israeli cities having decreased significantly. International SOS’ Lead Security Analyst for Israel and the Palestinian Territories Rory Keith discusses how travel might be possible and under what circumstances it can resume.

Israel-Hamas conflict - Implications for Europe

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The Israel-Hamas conflict has led to an increase in social unrest and concerns about possible terrorist activity in Europe. Following the recent temporary ceasefire, hostilities have resumed between Israel and Hamas. Our Lead Security Analyst for Europe, Tarun Nijjer, offers his analysis of the current situation and an outlook as to whether terrorist activity is likely in the coming weeks.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Regional Implications and Advice

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:45:00 +0000

Since the 7 October when the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated, we have been closely monitoring the evolution of the situation and supporting our clients impacted. As tensions continue along the Israel-Lebanon border, and an increase in incidents targeted at US military bases, our lead Security Analyst Polina Vynogradova gives us her assessment of the conflict and the impact it may have on organisations we work with.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Impact on the West Bank

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip we’ve been assessing the implications of the situation in the West Bank. Rory Keith, International SOS' Lead Security Analyst covering the Palestinian Territories, examines the implications of increased tensions and restrictions on movement in the West Bank.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Analysis of Rafah crossing opening and ongoing conflict

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The Rafah crossing with Egypt was partially opened for the first time in more than three weeks, allowing more than 400 people to leave Gaza. Rory Keith, International SOS' Lead Security Analyst covering Israel and the Palestinian Territories, discusses the evolving situation as more trucks carrying aid have been allowed into Gaza.

Implications of the Israel-Hamas conflict on healthcare services

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

More than two weeks into the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the public health situation in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate. Some food, water and other humanitarian aid has now made its way from Egypt to Gaza, but there are concerns hospitals are running out of power. Dr Ryan Copeland, International SOS Regional Medical Director, Assistance, provides our assessment of the current healthcare capacity across Israel and Gaza alongside the capability to manage all types of medical and surgical emergencies.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Regional and Global Implications

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Amid Israel's conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah, International SOS has increased its evacuation level for Lebanon due to the risks associated with a potential increase in hostilities with Israel. As a result, we are recommending that organisations we work with should evacuate all staff from Lebanon as soon as possible. International SOS' Global Security Director Sally Llewellyn explains the reasons for our new advice, offering the latest update on the Israel-Hamas conflict and how it affects countries in the region and globally.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Tensions remain high amid the Israel-Gaza crisis. Hamas, the Palestinian Authority and some nations have blamed Israel for a blast at a hospital, but Israel has said it was caused by a rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group misfiring. International SOS has been assessing the regional implications following the incident.

Regional Implications of Israel-Hamas Conflict

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:45:00 +0000

Since conflict broke out between Hamas and Israel on 7 October the situation continues to evolve. Our team at International SOS have been assessing the implications of the conflict in the surrounding countries and the wider region, and the impact it may have on organisations we work with.

Helping people amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

An incident management team from International SOS has been in Israel since Tuesday as part of our response to the conflict with Hamas. Security Manager Benedikt Zimmermann is part of the team that is assessing the situation on the ground and supporting our clients with land and air movements.

11 Oct | Israel-Hamas Conflict

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

As the Israel-Hamas conflict evolves, Security Directors Paul Doucet and Adam Lakhani, who are leading the International SOS response, talk through our analysis of the risks, our advice, and how we are supporting clients. Security Manager Benedikt Zimmermann, deployed to Israel, also gives us his assessment of the situation on the ground.

7 Oct | Israel-Gaza Crisis

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Following the conflict between by Palestinian Hamas fighters and Israel, Rory Keith, International SOS's lead security analyst for Israel and the Palestinian Territories, provides our assessment of the fast-moving situation. International SOS is currently recommending people should defer all in bound travel to Israel until 11 October. We advise that those in country should remain until the situation stabilises and continue to monitor our information and analysis.