British nationals in Lebanon have been urged to leave the country immediately amid escalating violence between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah.
In a statement on Friday evening, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said "British nationals in Lebanon should leave now”, adding: "You should take the next available flight.
"We are working to increase capacity and secure seats for British nationals to leave.” The FCDO said British nationals in the country should register their presence on the department’s website in order to stay up to date with the latest information.
It comes after Defence Secretary John Healey said on Friday airstrikes and rocket fire exchanged between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah present a "risk that this escalates into something that is much wider and much more serious”. (DPA