Two Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, Lyme Bay and Argus, and a company of Royal Marines are on their way to the region
The UK’s military package has been sent to Israel with a potential evacuation of British citizens in mind, experts have told
“And with the Marines they’re useful to guard the position where the landing is and where the helicopters are flying to.” The Gaza Strip is bordered by Israel and Egypt, with buffer zones designed to halt the passage of weapons and Hamas militants Lord West said that while there is no “maritime threat” in the area, from Hamas or any other hostile powers, he is uncomfortable with the situation.
Israel fought a war with Hezbollah in 2006 during which the Armed Forces evacuated around 4,000 UK citizens from Lebanon – the largest rescue of its kind since Dunkirk.
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