UK Urges Nationals to Leave Lebanon Amid Conflict

Escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to significant airstrikes in Lebanon, causing over 630 deaths and displacing tens of thousands. The UK and US have sent troops to Cyprus in preparation for potential evacuations, with the UK deploying 700 troops and the US sending an unspecified number of personnel. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged British nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately, while Turkey is also preparing evacuation plans for its citizens. Commercial flights in and out of Beirut have halted, leaving limited options for evacuation. Israel is preparing for a potential ground invasion, further heightening tensions in the region.