LONDON: The UK authorities on Saturday urged its residents in Lebanon to go away the nation instantly, amid fears of all-out battle between Israel and Hezbollah and a broader regional battle.
In an announcement, the overseas ministry mentioned British nationals ought to depart the Center Jap nation “now whereas business choices stay out there”.
“Tensions are excessive, and the state of affairs might deteriorate quickly,” mentioned Overseas Minister David Lammy.
“Whereas we’re working around the clock to strengthen our consular presence in Lebanon, my message to British nationals there may be clear –- go away now.”
The Overseas Workplace mentioned it was “strengthening” its help for Britons within the nation by deploying “border power, consular officers and army personnel to the area”.
The officers will supply “further help” to embassy workers whereas the army personnel will present embassies with “operational help to assist British nationals”, the ministry mentioned.
“That is alongside Touchdown ship RFA Cardigan Bay and HMS Duncan already being within the jap Mediterranean to help allies with humanitarian necessities, with the Royal Air Pressure additionally placing transport helicopters on standby,” the assertion added.
“With the potential for exit routes out of Lebanon — together with roads — being affected, restricted, or closed, because of occasions escalating with little warning, groups will proceed to induce British nationals to go away whereas business choices stay out there.”
In an announcement, the overseas ministry mentioned British nationals ought to depart the Center Jap nation “now whereas business choices stay out there”.
“Tensions are excessive, and the state of affairs might deteriorate quickly,” mentioned Overseas Minister David Lammy.
“Whereas we’re working around the clock to strengthen our consular presence in Lebanon, my message to British nationals there may be clear –- go away now.”
The Overseas Workplace mentioned it was “strengthening” its help for Britons within the nation by deploying “border power, consular officers and army personnel to the area”.
The officers will supply “further help” to embassy workers whereas the army personnel will present embassies with “operational help to assist British nationals”, the ministry mentioned.
“That is alongside Touchdown ship RFA Cardigan Bay and HMS Duncan already being within the jap Mediterranean to help allies with humanitarian necessities, with the Royal Air Pressure additionally placing transport helicopters on standby,” the assertion added.
“With the potential for exit routes out of Lebanon — together with roads — being affected, restricted, or closed, because of occasions escalating with little warning, groups will proceed to induce British nationals to go away whereas business choices stay out there.”
