UK charters flight to evacuate nationals from Lebanon as violence escalates
Summary: The UK has chartered a flight from Beirut to evacuate British nationals amid rising violence in Lebanon. The flight is set to leave on Wednesday, prioritizing vulnerable individuals and their families. There are about 5,000 British nationals in Lebanon.
Israel has launched a limited ground operation against Hezbollah, resulting in significant casualties. Other countries, including Germany and Canada, are also evacuating their citizens, with Germany already removing non-essential embassy staff and vulnerable nationals.
Evacuation plans are being coordinated by several nations, with Cyprus expected to serve as a key hub. The US has deployed troops to assist with potential evacuations, while Australia and other countries are urging their citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible.
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