Yes. Amazingly, they have negotiated a rate of USD75/day so it isn't going to break them.
I guess the Americans aren't coming anytime soon. Your best bet is to sit this crisis out and wait until the Israelis arrives to establish a coridor in Beriut so they can take foreigners out.
I was just reading that the US is planning an 'airbridge' out of Lebanon. I don't quite understand how this works. If you want to read more about it:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/07/15/lebanon.us.citizens/index.html
We look forward to your return soon. God speed.
"An "air bridge" is the term for planes that would move in swiftly and ferry people out in quick succession."
"But the U.S. military is also looking at other options for any evacuation, considering whether it is possible to dock ships or land aircraft in Beirut, given the large number of Hezbollah militants there"
"Once in Cyprus, Americans can then board commercial aircraft for onward travel. Commercial airlines provide the safest and most efficient repatriation options to final destinations," it said.
The State Department added that the government would not provide free transportation but could provide repatriation loans "to those in financial need." (you are fully aware of this part).
Blessings