The UK Prime Minister has told British citizens in Lebanon that they must leave immediately, as the situation in the region is getting worse due to the conflict between Israel and Iran.
During a press conference, the Prime Minister warned that the situation is becoming extremely dangerous and that Britons in Lebanon should not wait to leave.
According to the BBC, he urged them to register with the UK government and try to get on a UK-chartered flight from Beirut.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy also warned that if the fighting continues, the Beirut airport could close, making it harder to leave.
Some Britons in Lebanon told the BBC that even though they paid for seats on the government-chartered flight, they haven’t received confirmation or any details about when they’ll be able to fly.
One person, Hanan Baba, shared with the BBC that flight prices have skyrocketed since the conflict began, making it nearly impossible to find affordable flights.
Another Briton, Lara, said she had to take a risky journey to the airport and felt terrified for her life during the trip.
Both individuals expressed frustration about the lack of communication from the UK government regarding the flights.
Others are still struggling to find a way out of Lebanon as the fighting intensifies, and the Lebanese Prime Minister has warned that the country is going through one of its worst crises.
Meanwhile, Israel has started a ground invasion in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah, a group that has been firing rockets at Israel since the fighting escalated on October 8th.
The BBC highlights how dangerous the situation has become, with people fearing that the conflict could soon spread to their homes.
The BBC also reported that many people in Lebanon feel immense psychological stress as they don’t know where the next attack will happen, and thousands of Lebanese civilians have been displaced due to the violence.
The UK government continues to advise all British nationals to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, according to BBC reports.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk7nnr0y06o