Fears voiced as Britons in Israel advised to stay while embassy families depart
UK Foreign Office causes confusion as it urges British nationals to register their presence but not to leave Middle East crisis – live updatesThe UK government removed families of Foreign Office officials from Israel due to security concerns but is continuing to advise British nationals to remain and to follow local guidance – prompting questions over whether the approaches are consistent.While the dependants of diplomatic staff were flown out as a “precautionary measure”, with staff remaining at the embassy in Tel Aviv and the consulate in Jerusalem, the broader travel advice has not changed. Continue reading...

UK Foreign Office causes confusion as it urges British nationals to register their presence but not to leave
The UK government removed families of Foreign Office officials from Israel due to security concerns but is continuing to advise British nationals to remain and to follow local guidance – prompting questions over whether the approaches are consistent.
While the dependants of diplomatic staff were flown out as a “precautionary measure”, with staff remaining at the embassy in Tel Aviv and the consulate in Jerusalem, the broader travel advice has not changed. Continue reading...