Urgent evacuation from Israel. London confirms

The United Kingdom has decided to evacuate the families of British diplomats from Israel. They advise against traveling to Israel unless it is necessary.

British diplomat families are leaving Israel as a "precaution" - reported by BBC on Thursday, citing the foreign ministry in London.

Israel has been under heavy rocket fire from the Gaza Strip since the terrorist attack carried out by Hamas on Saturday.

The British Embassy will remain open and continue to provide consular services to those who need assistance, but the government in London advises against traveling to Israel unless it is essential. The decision regarding the families of diplomats was made in accordance with this advice.

The British Foreign Minister James Cleverley, who visited Israel on Wednesday, declared that this country can count on "unfaltering solidarity" from London.

Cleverley also said that Israel has the right to defend itself, although - as he added - "we would like there to be as few victims as possible among the civilian population".