The U.S. Department of State reiterated on Tuesday to its citizens the travel warning advisory to Lebanon over safety and security concerns.

“In light of recent escalating sectarian clashes within Lebanon and spillover violence from Syria... We urge all U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Lebanon because of safety and security concerns,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.

The Embassy said that U.S. citizens currently in Lebanon “should understand that they accept the risks,” noting that it has a “limited ability to reach all areas in the country.”

“The Embassy cannot guarantee that its employees will be able to render assistance to U.S. citizens in all areas of the country... They will be responsible for arranging their own travel out of Lebanon,” the statement stated.

It warned the U.S. citizens that they “should be aware that the embassy doesn't offer protection services to individuals who feel unsafe.”