'The time to get out is now' Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns Brits to evacuate Lebanon immediately as the conflict with Israel and tensions in the Middle East continue to reach a boiling point.
British nationals were scrambling to get out of Lebanon by any means last night with families desperately paying thousands to flee on luxury yachts and private jets.
While Israel said 'fierce fighting' rages in southern Lebanon, drone attacks and air strikes have rocked Beirut and major cities further north with hundreds of civilians killed in the past two weeks. Up to 6,000 UK citizens are still in Lebanon despite repeated warnings to get out before Israel's invasion began on Monday evening
British nationals and their spouses, partners and children under 18 are eligible for the UK charter flight, and those who are vulnerable will be prioritised. Mr Lammy added: 'We cannot make guarantees in what is a febrile and fragile situation.' 'We only have luxury boats which is expensive and the number of passengers is restricted,' said Mr Khawand. 'We are trying to get a ferry from Cyprus but we're facing issues with authorisation from Lebanon.'
This photo released on Sept. 30, 2024 shows Israeli troops stationed on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border 'We're a little worried about the airspace,' he said. 'We have a ten-seater plane and a 100-seater.'Read MoreBREAKING NEWS Bombs rain down from the sky in Lebanon and Israel orders evacuations But some Britons are staying put. Retired teacher Valerie Fakhoury, 69, from Country Durham, who has lived in Lebanon for 30 years, said her daughter and granddaughter fled over the weekend, but she will not leave.
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