London: The UK government on Saturday confirmed its final charter plane to fly British nationals out of Lebanon as the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies and tensions in the region escalate.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer once again urged British nationals still in the country to come forward to be evacuated.
“To everybody listening who may be in that position: now is the time to leave, we have got the plans in place. So please come forward and we can make sure that they are evacuated,” said UK PM Starmer while addressing media during a visit to Cheshire on Friday.
Starmer Appeals Britishers Stuck In Lebanon For Urgent Evacuation
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said after a chartered flight leaves Beirut on Sunday, there are no more scheduled flights due to a decrease in demand. However, the situation will be kept under constant review as the UK urged all remaining British nationals who want to leave Lebanon to register with the government immediately.
The situation in Lebanon remains volatile, so I am glad that we have helped the many people who have heeded our advice to leave the country immediately, said UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
With demand falling and the security situation deteriorating, there is no guarantee other options to leave quickly will become available. I urge anyone who wants to leave to register now, Lammy said.
The UK has been advising its nationals to leave Lebanon amid a deteriorating security situation: three chartered flights have left Beirut and more than 250 additional people have been able to leave the country in the last week.
UK Calls For Ceasefire Between Hezbollah and Israel
British nationals, along with their spouses, partners, and children under 18, are eligible for Sunday’s evacuation flight. Dependents who are not British nationals must possess a valid visa. The flight will depart from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, and British nationals who have registered with the government will receive information on how to secure a seat.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stated that officials have been tirelessly working in London, Beirut, and the surrounding region to assist British nationals. Additionally, an FCDO Rapid Deployment Team has arrived in Lebanon to enhance support provided by British Embassy officials.
The UK has reiterated its call for a ceasefire between Lebanese Hezbollah and Israel, emphasizing the need for conditions that allow civilians on both sides to safely return home amid escalating airstrikes and ground incursions.
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