Concerns mount as Brits in Israel told to stay put while embassy families flown out

UK Foreign Office causes confusion as it urges British nationals to register their presence but not to leave

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The UK government removed families of Foreign Office officials from Israel due to security concerns but is continuing to advise British nationals to remain and follow local guidance - prompting questions over whether the approaches are consistent.

While the dependents of diplomatic staff were flown out as a precautionary measure", with staff remaining at the embassy in Tel Aviv and the consulate in Jerusalem, the broader travel advice has not changed. British nationals currently in Israel are being urged to register their presence online, but are not being advised to leave.