THE UK Government has chartered a flight for Brits to escape Lebanon after thousands were urged to flee ahead of Israel’s full-scale invasion.
The IDF said it began “limited” and “localised” ground raids against Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon last night.
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The evacuation flight was confirmed amid fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
It is due to leave Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday.
The rescue flight is for vulnerable British nationals and their spouses, partners and children under 18 will be prioritised, according to the Foreign Office.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the situation in Lebanon as “volatile” and with the “potential to deteriorate quickly.”
He added: “The safety of British nationals in Lebanon continues to be our utmost priority.
“That’s why the UK Government is chartering a flight to help those wanting to leave.
“It is vital that you leave now as further evacuation may not be guaranteed.”
There are an estimated 5,000 British citizens in Lebanon and the Government says it is working on “all contingency options”.
It is understood around 15 spaces for British nationals were secured on a flight which arrived on Sunday, and a further 40 on the flight due to leave on Tuesday.
The spokesman said the focus is on “securing extra spaces on commercial flights for those who do want to leave and reiterating our calls for those to leave and to register their presence with us and book the first available flights”.