UK removes family members of foreign office staff in Israel
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on June 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 23, 2026

The UK has temporarily withdrawn families of its embassy staff in Israel due to conflict risks, while essential services continue.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Wednesday it was temporarily withdrawing the family members of staff who work at the country's embassy and consulate in Israel due to the significant risks posed from the conflict between Iran and Israel.
"Family members of staff at the British embassy in Tel Aviv and the British consulate in Jerusalem have been temporarily withdrawn as a precautionary measure," Britain's foreign office said on its travel advice page for Israel.
"The embassy and consulate continues with essential work including services to British nationals," it added.
(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by Sarah Young, editing by Catarina Demony)
The UK is temporarily withdrawing family members due to significant risks posed in the region.
The withdrawal affects family members of staff at the British embassy in Tel Aviv and the British consulate in Jerusalem.
Yes, the embassy and consulate continue with essential work, including services to British nationals.
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