An urgent travel warning has been issued for Israel following missile and drone attacks against the country.

The Foreign Office initially warned against "all but essential travel", but since the escalating situation, it has advised Britons "against all travel to Israel".

It stated online: "Iran has launched multiple rounds of missile and drone attacks against Israel. On June 13, a nationwide state of emergency was declared in Israel.

"This followed Israeli strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran. Israeli airspace remains closed."

Missiles have been launched towards the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv

The Foreign Office stated that it recognises this is a "fast-moving situation" which presents "significant risks".

It added: "The situation has the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning. The current situation has disrupted air links out of the country and may disrupt road links."

A total of 10 people have been killed and 170 injured in Iranian strikes on Israel overnight.

Six died in the city of Bat Yam, on the southern outskirts of Tel Aviv. They included two children, killed when their apparent building took a direct hit.