Britons issued travel warning for Cyprus, Morocco, Dubai and more as threat could 'escalate quickly'

The Government body updated travel advice for those going to Cyprus, Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt.

It said: "Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region.

"On 1 October, Iran launched around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran. Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast."

These are popular holiday destinations at this time of year as they maintain hot and sunny weather through the winter.

However, Britons are encouraged to be vigilant and stay up-to-date with the latest information and guidance while abroad.

The FCDO added: "Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also get email notifications when this travel advice is updated."

In some parts of Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt, the Government body warned holidaymakers that protests have, or are likely to, take place related to this.

For Turkey, it stated: "Demonstrations occur occasionally in cities and may become violent. Police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protests.

"Events in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories have led to heightened tensions in the region and in locations across Turkey.

"Large demonstrations continue to occur outside diplomatic missions connected to the conflict in major cities, particularly Israeli diplomatic missions in Ankara and Istanbul.

"Avoid all demonstrations and leave the area if one develops. Local transport routes may be disrupted."

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For Tunisia, it warned: "In response to the current situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, peaceful demonstrations have occurred in some Tunisian cities, including outside some western embassies.

"Demonstrations and protests are common and may start with little or no warning. They can sometimes become violent.

"Demonstrations and protests tend to be at weekends and on prominent national dates (which may include 14 January and 17 December). They usually take place in central areas of Tunis and other major cities, and may focus on government buildings."

Britons in Egypt were told that "security forces have responded violently to protests and disturbances, resulting in a number of deaths".