A Salford councillor stuck in Israel has called on the Foreign Office to stop “messing around.”
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has just announced today (October 12) that they are arranging flights to get stranded British nationals out of Israel. The first plane will leave Tel Aviv on Thursday, with more planned “in the coming days, subject to security.”
However, Salford City councillor, Andrew Walters has criticised the Foreign Office for what he claims is a delayed reaction. He condemned the Foreign Office for not doing enough sooner in a series of tweets.
Please @FCDOGovUK stop messing around and get us home.
My flight to Verona cancelled half an hour ago due to the risk.
The US has now offered to take its citizens out.https://t.co/LVhNRolx9L pic.twitter.com/XDdDsFDoyO
— Cllr Walters (@CllrWalters) October 11, 2023
Andrew is one of thousands of British citizens stranded in Israel following attacks by Hamas militants.
Since Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, many international airlines have suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv, and securing flight bookings has become increasingly difficult.
Salford City councillor, Mike McCusker, also heavily criticised the Foreign Office.
He said: “If the Americans are airlifting their citizens out of Israel and Gaza we should do the same.”
In a foreign conflict we feel powerless, but we can pressurise our government to get our elected representatives and their families out of harms way. If the Americans are airlifting their citizens out of Israel and Gaza we should do the same. Please lobby to get Andrew home. pic.twitter.com/prGLANJK3R
— Mike McCusker 🇮🇪 (@MikeMcCusker15) October 11, 2023
Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, who is currently in Israel, said: “The situation here is a bit different because a lot of the Brits are dual nationals and regard Israel as their home.
“We will work closely with the Israeli government to provide support, if needed. We are working with the aviation industry and on border crossings. We are also in talks with Egypt on any Britons in Gaza.”
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