The United Kingdom government announced this Thursday that it will facilitate commercial flights to help British citizens wishing to leave Israel following the Hamas attack and the Israeli counteroffensive in the Gaza Strip. "Vulnerable British citizens will be prioritized for these flights that begin today," official sources confirmed. Authorities added that they will contact those who have requested to be evacuated, and asked British citizens not to go to the airport unless they are called. "The safety of all British citizens in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories remains our top priority" British government statement Since last Saturday's Hamas attack on Israel, British government officials have been working in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to support British citizens in the country. In addition, a rapid deployment team was sent to Israel to reinforce British consular services. Flights to help citizens Flights will be available to British citizens, including Israeli dual nationals and their dependents if they are traveling with a British citizen normally resident in the UK. However, they must pay only the operating cost of the flight, which amounts to £300. Most airlines suspended direct flights between Israel and the United Kingdom earlier this week.