David Lammy says British nationals asked to register presence as country closes airspace amid escalating conflict
British people in Israel are being told to register with the Foreign Office so the UK government can assist them if they wish to leave the country.
David Lammy, the foreign secretary, told MPs on Monday his department was asking all British nationals to notify the government and receive instructions on how best to leave, after the country closed down its airspace.
With Israel and Iran continuing their air attacks against each other, fears are growing for hundreds of thousands of Britons living in the broader region.
Lammy told the Commons: “We are asking all British nationals in Israel to register their presence with the FCDO [Foreign Office], so that we can share important information on the situation and leaving the country.
