The UK Foreign Ministry has issued an urgent call for all British nationals in Lebanon to evacuate due to escalating security concerns. British citizens are advised to secure seats on the next available flights out of the country immediately. The ministry is working to increase capacity for British nationals to leave and encourages them to register their presence in Lebanon for updates on the situation.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon has resulted in over 700 deaths and nearly 2,200 injuries in Lebanon. The total death toll since last October is 1,540, with over 77,000 people displaced from certain regions. The tensions between Hezbollah and Israel following the Gaza war have raised concerns about a potential regional conflict.
The international community has expressed alarm over the situation, fearing the escalation of violence and calling for a peaceful resolution to prevent a wider conflict. British nationals are urged to heed the Foreign Ministry’s warning and leave Lebanon for their safety.