Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10pm on 28 Sep 2024,Saturday International
The British Foreign Office has urged its nationals in Lebanon to leave immediately due to escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military claimed responsibility for the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, intensifying the conflict. Thousands have fled southern Beirut, with hospitals overwhelmed and essential services, including water, rapidly deteriorating. UNICEF warns that the humanitarian crisis is escalating into a catastrophe, with 50 children already killed. The UK government is working to secure flights and preparing for potential evacuations. An estimated 5,000 British nationals are currently in Lebanon.
