British Nationals Urged to Leave Lebanon Immediately
British nationals in Lebanon are urged to leave immediately due to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The FCDO advises British citizens to take the next available flight. UK Defence Secretary John Healey warned of severe risks and stressed the need for prompt evacuation.
British nationals in Lebanon are urged to leave immediately due to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises British citizens to take the next available flight and register their presence on the FCDO's website for updates.
The Israeli government claimed to have killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, leading to further instability marked by explosions in Beirut and severe damage to critical services.
An estimated 5,000 British nationals, including hundreds of single-national citizens, are currently in Lebanon.
UNICEF's Ettie Higgins described a humanitarian crisis with hospitals overwhelmed and essential services depleted.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the urgent need for British nationals to evacuate, and the government is working with airlines to increase flight capacity while preparations for possible evacuations by sea or air are underway.