The Royal Air Force has flown out 63 British nationals from Tel Aviv to Cyprus, the Foreign Office has revealed.
An RAF A400M took off from Israel and landed at a base in Larnaca in Cyprus, after which the group will then travel home to the UK.
“Throughout the crisis, the safety of British nationals in the region has been our top priority,” Foreign Secretary David Lammy said.
“That is why the UK Government is working with the Israeli authorities to arrange RAF and charter flights to help those wanting to leave.”
Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Lammy said one British national had been injured in the conflict between Jerusalem and Tehran.
He said more than 4,000 Britons had registered their interest in the evacuation flights, according to the BBC.
British nationals are being encouraged to register their presence in Israel with the Foreign Office by filling in the form here.
Elsewhere, it has been reported that those living in Qatar should “shelter in place until further notice”.
“Today’s flight will bring British nationals and their dependents back to the UK,” Mr Lammy added.
“While the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, we are working around the clock to secure more flights and bring more people home.”
Commercial flights are continuing to operate from Egypt and Jordan, and international land border crossings to these countries remain open.
Mr Lammy’s statement comes after more RAF Typhoon fighter jets were sent to the Middle East following the US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Defence Secretary John Healey said “the safety of UK personnel and bases is my top priority” following the stealth bomber attack on the sites at the weekend.
The United States launched attacks at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz in Operation Midnight Hammer.