Ottawa: The Canadian Armed Forces are preparing to evacuate Canadians from Lebanon due to rising tensions in the Middle East. A Canadian Globemaster aircraft has already landed in Beirut as part of these preparations. The military is positioning assets in the Eastern Mediterranean for potential evacuation and support if needed. The Canadian government is advising the approximately 20,000 Canadians in Lebanon to return home due to the risk of escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.