UK Temporarily Withdraws Diplomats from Lebanon

Sudan Events – Sumaya Sayed 

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office said Monday it is temporarily withdrawing some British embassy staff from Lebanon due to the security situation in the region.

“The embassy continues with essential work including services to British nationals,” a statement on the Foreign Office website said.

Last month, the ministerial department advised British nationals against all travel to Lebanon due to risks associated with the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Tensions flared again at the northern Israel border Sunday, with Israel and Lebanon both announcing civilian casualties from the ongoing strikes between the Israel Defence Forces and Iran- backed Hezbollah militants.