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Written question asked by Nicola Richards (Conservative) on Friday, 26 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Friday, 9 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Hamas: Hostage Taking

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to help secure the release of Israeli hostages.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary met the Sharabi and Popplewell families on 16 January to hear about their relatives' horrendous ordeals at the hands of Hamas. The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary also met with hostage families on 21 January.

We will continue to do all we can to secure the release of all hostages. We need a humanitarian pause now to allow for the release of hostages. We will continue to do all we can.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11665
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Armed conflict Hostage taking Israel Palestine Gaza Hamas
Link
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