Britons have been advised not to travel to Israel as the country’s war with Iran continues.
The Foreign Office changed its official advice amid fears the conflict will continue to escalate as both countries continue to bomb each other.
Previously, the FCO had advised against all but “essential” travel to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
The new advice says: “We recognise this is a fast-moving situation that poses significant risks. The situation has the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning.”
It comes after Keir Starmer confirmed RAF jets were being sent to the region to provide “contingency support across the region”.
Additional refuelling aircraft have been deployed from UK bases and more fast Typhoon jets will be sent over, it is understood.
Speaking to reporters travelling with him on a visit to Canada, Starmer said: “We are moving assets, we’ve already been moving assets to the region, including jets, and that is for contingency support across the region. So that is happening.”
The PM added: “Our constant message is de-escalate, and therefore everything we’re doing, all discussions we’re having are to do with de-escalation.”
