UK Evacuates Embassy Families from Lebanon

The UK Foreign Office has evacuated the families of British embassy staff in Beirut due to rising tensions and fears of conflict in Lebanon following recent high-profile assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged British nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately while commercial travel options remain available, as the situation is considered highly volatile. Additional consular officials, Border Force, and military personnel have been deployed to the region to support ongoing operations. This move aligns with similar advisories from other nations, including the US and France, which have also urged their citizens to leave Lebanon. Israel has warned of potential retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah, further escalating regional tensions. The embassy continues to provide essential services to British nationals amidst these developments.