France is deploying a helicopter carrier to the Eastern Mediterranean amid rising tensions in Lebanon.
Kabul 24: A French helicopter carrier will arrive in the eastern Mediterranean within five to six days, prepared for potential evacuations of foreign nationals from Lebanon. This move comes as Western nations consider evacuation strategies due to escalating violence involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces12.
Escalating Conflict in Lebanon
Intense fighting has erupted between Israel and Hezbollah, following Israeli ground incursions and airstrikes targeting Hezbollah leadership. The situation is described as “volatile,” with significant casualties reported, including over 1,000 fatalities in recent weeks345.
British Evacuation Plans
The UK government has arranged a charter flight from Beirut for British nationals, prioritizing vulnerable individuals.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning it could deteriorate rapidly24. Additionally, 700 British troops have been deployed to Cyprus in preparation for further evacuations13.
