The Venezuelan government has begun to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon as Israeli attacks on Hezbollah militants continued, Venezuela's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

The announcement was made as Israel launched missiles at targets across Lebanon, killing six people and wounding 33 others and heightening tensions between Israel and Lebanon after Hezbollah rockets struck new targets deeper inside Israel.

According to a statement released by the ministry, Venezuela's diplomatic mission is working to facilitate the departure of its citizens.

"The government of Venezuela shows solidarity with its nationals who have relatives in Lebanese territory, but calls for calm," the statement added.

European and Arab nations as well as the United States are enhancing their efforts to help evacuate their citizens from Lebanon as Israel intensifies its air raids.

Source: Xinhua