Israel has shot down a missile fired from Lebanon - with Hezbollah saying it had targeted the headquarters of intelligence service Mossad near Tel Aviv. Israel continues to strike inside Lebanon, with 569 killed, amid international fears the conflict is on the brink of a major escalation.
Israel's air campaign against Hezbollah is unlikely to stop the militant group firing into Israel and there's a 'real risk of a slippery slope' to a ground invasion in Lebanon, a former diplomat has said.
And therefore, I think there's a real risk that this is a slippery slope to what will be a ground incursion at some point,' he said.Sir Peter said airlines may stop running at this point, meaning a military evacuation would be the only way out.The UK is sending around 700 troops to Cyprus in case an emergency evacuation is required.'I think this is a very real possibility, which is why it's important for anyone who needs to leave to do so now,' said Sir Peter.
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