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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Fears voiced as Britons in Israel advised to stay while embassy families depart

the UK embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel
Dependants of diplomatic staff left as a ‘precautionary measure’, with staff remaining at the UK embassy in Tel Aviv. Photograph: Michael Jacobs/Alamy

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 to follow local guidance – prompting questions over whether the approaches are consistent.

While the dependants of diplomatic staff have left 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.

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