Foreign Office issues travel alerts over popular holiday destinations

The Foreign Office has issued fresh travel advice for countries visiting by millions of Brits every year amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Travellers are encouraged to check the latest advice before heading out to these countries.

The destinations include popular holiday spots like Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. It comes after recent military strikes by Israel on Iran which have ramped up tensions even further.

For Egypt, incredibly popular with Brits, the main tourist hotspots remain open and relatively safe. These include Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. But there are heightened risks in North Sinai and along the borders with Libya and Sudan.

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British travellers are urged to avoid all travel to North Sinai due to ongoing military operations and a heightened risk of terrorism. In other areas, travellers should remain vigilant and avoid large gatherings or protests.

Meanwhile in Tunisia, where there have been major security issues in the past including the 2015 terror attack which killed Brits, holidaymakers are advised to avoid the militarised zones and the Chaambi Mountains National Park area, where there is a heightened risk of terrorism, the Express reports.

The recent developments in the Middle East have led to tighter security across Tunisia, and there is a greater risk of protests. Travellers should be especially cautious around tourist areas and avoid any political gatherings.

While Morocco is generally stable, the Government has increased security in major cities and tourist hubs. Tourists are urged to stay away from political gatherings or demonstrations, as tensions there could escalate quickly.