UK flight takes British nationals out of Israel

Following the outbreak of the Iran-Israel conflict, Britain appeals to its nationals in the region to register their presence

Remains of a ballistic missile lie on the ground following missile attacks by Iran on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in northern Israel, Jun 23, 2025. REUTERS/Avi Ohayon

Britain said on Monday that a Royal Air Force flight carrying 63 British nationalsand their dependents out of Israelhad left Tel Aviv in the afternoon.

"Today's flight will bring British nationals and their dependents safely back to the UK," foreign minister David Lammy said in a statement.

Following the outbreak of the Iran-Israel conflict last week, Britain appealed to its nationals in the region to register their presence.

Lammy said that 4,000 British citizens had registered their presence, of whom 15%-25% had indicated a preference to leave.