The UK has deployed around 700 troops to Cyprus as part of contingency plans to evacuate British nationals from Lebanon, amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. With tensions rising in the region, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Britons in Lebanon to leave immediately, emphasizing that commercial flights are still available but could be cut off as the situation worsens.
This military deployment includes RAF aircraft and Royal Navy ships stationed in the eastern Mediterranean, ready to assist with evacuations if necessary. The UK government is closely monitoring the volatile situation and preparing for a potential large-scale evacuation if the conflict further intensifies.
