France has mobilized A400M military jets to evacuate French citizens from Israel, following heightened tensions in the region.

The French foreign and defense ministries have announced the mobilization of A400M aircraft to transport French citizens from Ben Gurion airport to Cyprus, subject to Israeli authorization. The decision was taken following a Defense Council meeting at the request of President Macron. France has 250,000 citizens in Israel and evacuations will continue as needed, with additional flights from Jordan and Egypt.