British nationals who want to leave Israel to be offered flights to UK, says David Lammy

David Lammy said British and dual nationals should register their presence to receive further guidance. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters

British nationals who want to leave Israel will be offered charter flights from Tel Aviv as soon as airspace reopens, the government has said.

With the conflict with Iran continuing, Whitehall officials have been working to organise escape routes for the thousands of British and dual nationals in Israel.