British nationals in Gaza told to head to Rafah border crossing in case Egypt border opens

Britons stuck in Gaza have been sent messages telling them to be on alert in case the crossing is opened - mirroring advice from the US

Britons stuck in Gaza have been sent messages telling them to be on alert in case the crossing is opened – mirroring advice from the US

In a statement late on Saturday, the Foreign Office said officials were working with Egyptian authorities to try to arrange for British and dual nationals – as well as their spouses and children – to leave Gaza via Rafah. Egypt is facing mounting pressure to act as a full-scale Israeli ground offensive into Gaza moves closer.

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