British nationals in Lebanon have been urged to leave the country immediately amid escalating violence between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued a statement advising British nationals to take the next available flight out of Lebanon. The UK Government has successfully asked airlines to increase capacity on routes out of Lebanon and is prepared to facilitate evacuations by sea or air if necessary. Around 5,000 British citizens are currently in Lebanon, and over 90,000 Lebanese people have been displaced in recent days.