UK Evacuates Citizens from Lebanon Amid Growing Tensions
The UK is evacuating its citizens from Lebanon amidst increased Israeli military action against Hezbollah. Charter flights are underway, with contingency plans involving sea and air routes through Cyprus. The UK aims to prevent further regional escalation and is urging nationals to return home while commercial flights remain available.
The UK has initiated evacuation efforts to bring its citizens back from Lebanon as the situation in the region intensifies due to Israel's offensive against Hezbollah.
A charter flight has already landed in Birmingham, with additional flights planned in the coming days for the 5,000 UK nationals and dependents remaining in Lebanon.
Despite Beirut's airport being operational, contingency plans for evacuations via sea and air through Cyprus are in place should commercial flights cease.
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed the presence of 700 additional personnel at the RAF’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus, prepared to assist if necessary.
The UK government emphasizes the urgency for Britons to leave while commercial options exist, with a particular focus on avoiding a broader regional war.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other officials continue to communicate with international counterparts, advocating for de-escalation and potential ceasefires.
A charter flight has already landed in Birmingham, with additional flights planned in the coming days for the 5,000 UK nationals and dependents remaining in Lebanon.
Despite Beirut's airport being operational, contingency plans for evacuations via sea and air through Cyprus are in place should commercial flights cease.
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed the presence of 700 additional personnel at the RAF’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus, prepared to assist if necessary.
The UK government emphasizes the urgency for Britons to leave while commercial options exist, with a particular focus on avoiding a broader regional war.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other officials continue to communicate with international counterparts, advocating for de-escalation and potential ceasefires.
