Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy convened an emergency COBR meeting to address escalating tensions in Lebanon, amid fears of a potential regional conflict. The meeting focused on contingency plans for evacuating British nationals, following Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah communications, which resulted in significant casualties. Lammy expressed concerns to Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati about rising civilian casualties and emphasized the need for a negotiated solution to restore stability. Lebanon's ambassador to the UK warned that an Israeli ground invasion could lead to a refugee crisis in Europe and increase radicalization. Meanwhile, Home Office minister Jess Phillips acknowledged ongoing government leaks, suggesting inefficiencies within No 10, despite her assertion that the government is functioning smoothly. The Foreign Office continues to advise against all travel to Lebanon, urging UK citizens to leave while commercial options remain available.