Summary
- The UK government is prepared to evacuate up to 5,000 British nationals from Lebanon due to escalating conflict with Israel.
- Israeli forces have killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, triggering concerns of a regional war.
- Pleas for a ceasefire from Western leaders have been unsuccessful as both Israel and Hezbollah vow to continue fighting.
- Thousands of civilians have fled southern Beirut following air strikes, leading to a humanitarian crisis.