London ( Europe Brief News): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy confirms Britain is coordinating with Israel to arrange charter flights from Tel Aviv once the airport reopens.
The spiraling air war between Israel and Iran forced the closure of Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s major international gateway, last week.
“As part of our efforts to support British nationals in the Middle East, the government is working with the Israeli authorities to provide charter flights from Tel Aviv airport when airspace reopens,”
Lammy said in a statement.
The British government, which said it was keeping an eye on the situation and evaluating options for assistance, asked its citizens in Israel to register their presence with British authorities on Monday.
For citizens who have resorted to overland routes into Jordan and Egypt, it claimed it has expanded its logistical support.
How will the UK coordinate with Israel once Tel Aviv airport reopens?
When Ben Gurion Airport reopens, the UK will work with Israeli authorities to set up charter flights for British citizens from Tel Aviv. In order to plan flights appropriately, this coordination entails determining the demand from British nationals who are currently in Israel.
In order to improve planning and communication, the UK government has encouraged its citizens to register their presence with British authorities.
Furthermore, the UK has expanded its logistical assistance for those departing Israel by land routes into adjacent nations such as Jordan and Egypt, including transportation to adjacent airports for subsequent journeys.
When the airport reopens, this cooperative effort guarantees a planned and demand-driven evacuation procedure.
