BRITS trapped in Israel have been told to urgently contact the Foreign Office as the UK scrambles to launch evacuation flights.
The first could take off as soon as today, with more to follow depending on demand and security.
Brits trapped in Israel have been told to urgently contact the Foreign Office[/caption]
Efforts have been grounded due to airspace restrictions, but the Government says it is working “at pace” with Israeli officials to get Brits home.
The PM said: “I urge all citizens to make contact with the Foreign Office so that we can facilitate whatever support is needed.”
He added that the Government will help evacuate British citizens on charter flights “as soon as we can”.
Only those registering online will get a link to book, and they must not go to the airport unless told to.
Seats must be paid for, and the Foreign Office said those in greatest need will be prioritised.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel urged ministers to act faster, insisting the UK “must not be behind the curve” in evacuating its nationals.
She said: “The Government’s got to start moving fast now in terms of British nationals in Israel.
“They’ve been talking about this for days… Israeli airspace is shut down.
“The Americans are ready to evacuate 25,000 US nationals — we must not be behind the curve.”
