Britain Preparing to Evacuate Up To 10,000 Citizens from Lebanon as Israeli Attacks Continue
September 24th, 2024Via: Daily Mail:
The Ministry of Defence is drawing up a mass evacuation plan to help rescue up to 10,000 Brits stranded in Lebanon as hostilities escalate between Israel and Hezbollah.
British troops are expected to be deployed to nearby Cyprus to help those waiting to support British citizens trapped amid fears a regional war could soon break out.
Those already stationed in Lebanon could also be drawn in to help evacuate Brits should the burgeoning conflict continue to escalate, The Times reports.
Thousands of people have been displaced by relentless bombing over the last few days, with nearly 560 people killed and thousands wounded in the crossfire.
Israel said yesterday it was prepared to invade Lebanon if needed – as its allies and regional powers urged restraint, citing the deaths of scores of civilians already.
