'I want to get home': Thousands of Britons trapped in Israel as conflict with Iran rages
Summary
Thousands of British people are stuck in Israel because of closed airspace due to ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. With all flights suspended, many are trying to leave through land routes to Egypt and Jordan. The UK government has advised against travel to Israel but currently has no plans for an evacuation.Key Facts
- Israel's airspace is closed, and flights are grounded with no reopening date announced.
- Ongoing conflict involves missile attacks between Israel and Iran.
- Around 40,000 tourists, including many Britons, are stranded in Israel.
- The UK government advises against travel to Israel and asks nationals to follow local safety advice.
- Some tourists are attempting to leave Israel via land routes to neighboring countries.
- Deborah Claydon, a British tourist, is trying to return home and shared her experience of staying in bomb shelters.
- The conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides, with at least 24 people killed in Israel and more than 200 in Iran.
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