International Middle East
The UK government has urged British nationals in Lebanon to “leave immediately” as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “We are ramping up contingency plans, which is necessary given the escalation,” adding that the region is “potentially on
International Middle East
In a significant escalation of conflict, at least 182 people have been killed, with over 700 injured, including children, women, and medical personnel, as Israel ramped up its military offensive in southern Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry confirmed. The strikes have primarily targeted areas linked to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, as tensions