UK troops deploying to Cyprus as part of contingency plan to evacuate Britons from Lebanon

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Around 700 UK troops are deploying to Cyprus to be ready to help evacuate British nationals from Lebanon as fears grow of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Cyprus

Mediterranean island country in the Middle East

Why are 700 British troops being deployed to Cyprus?

About 700 UK troops are being deployed to an RAF base in Cyprus in case the military needs to evacuate British citizens from Lebanon, where the situation is..

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Cyprus to join European power grid following interstate agreement with Greece 01:44

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Lebanon

Country on the East coast of the Mediterranean.

Starmer meets Lebanese PM as Israel strikes Lebanon 00:35

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Despite numerous calls for a ceasefire internationally, Israel ramps up airstrikes in Lebanon 02:04

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Death toll nears 700 in Lebanon, as thousands flee Israeli strikes 01:25

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Nearly 700 killed in Lebanon this week as Israel insists it will not rein in its offensive 01:00

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Israel defies ceasefire calls in Lebanon ahead of Netanyahu UN address 05:24

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British people

People from the UK and its territories

Keir Starmer urges Britons to leave Lebanon 00:33

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Defence Secretary urges Britons to leave Lebanon 00:24

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Foreign secretary chairs emergency meeting over fears Britons might need evacuation from Lebanon

The foreign secretary has chaired an emergency COBRA meeting to discuss the situation in Lebanon and ensure the UK is prepared for any escalation that might..

1 week ago • Sky News