The British Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel warning about no fewer than 18 countries, including Libya.
In the new alert the government is telling anyone going to countries around the southern Mediterranean and the Middle East that the risk of a terrorist attack is heightened given the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The alert was issued overnight and the Foreign Office said in the update for all the countries: ”There is rising tension between Iran and Israel. Any military action could escalate quickly and could pose risks for the wider region. If you are in the region, or considering travel to the region, monitor news updates and continue to check FCDO travel advice for updates.”