UK preparing flight out of Israel for British nationals next week

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UK to Evacuate British Nationals from Israel

In response to escalating tensions in the region, the UK government has announced plans to organize a chartered flight to evacuate British nationals from Israel next week. The decision comes after the US carried out strikes at nuclear facilities in Iran, leading to increased instability in the area.

British citizens are being urged to register their interest in the evacuation flight through online forms, but have been advised not to make their way to the airport unless instructed to do so. Over the past week, the UK government has been collaborating with Israeli authorities to make arrangements for flights out of the country and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, citing the current volatile security situation. Depending on demand and the evolving security conditions, additional evacuation flights may be considered in the future.

The FCDO stated that the upcoming chartered flight will primarily cater to vulnerable British nationals and their dependents. Seats on the flight departing from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport will be allocated based on priority and necessity. Passengers must ensure they have the required travel documents and visas in order to board the evacuation flight

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