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Βρετανλα και Η κλοςοςνς ;ον απονΛομεα /></p> <p><strong>Fears of an outbreak of war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah organization are intensifying</strong></p> <p>Britain and the US again today called on the citizens of their countries to leave Lebanon amid growing fears of war between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group.</p> <p>The US embassy in Beirut urged US citizens to leave “on any plane ticket available”. Although many flights to and from the capital have been canceled or postponed, “there are options available,” the embassy said in its statement. “We encourage those wishing to leave Lebanon to book whatever ticket is available, even if the flight does not depart immediately or does not follow the route of their choice,” he added.</p> <p>In his own statement, Britain's foreign secretary also called on British citizens to leave “now” that “commercial flights are available”. My message to British citizens is clear: leave now,” David Lammy said.</p> <p>The Foreign Office has asked Britons who remain in Lebanon to report to their local consular authorities so they can be informed of the development. of the situation. According to London “military personnel” will soon be deployed “in the area” to provide support to British embassies and help British citizens. Royal Air Force helicopters will also be “on alert” to intervene if the need arises.</p> <p>“Extending the conflict is in nobody's interests, the consequences could be catastrophic,” noted David Lammy, reiterating that he wants de-escalation and a “diplomatic solution”.</p> <p><noindex></p> <div class=Source: 24h.com.cy

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