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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nadav Popplewell

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the claim by Hamas that British hostage Nadav Popplewell has died as a result of an IDF airstrike.

Answer

The UK Government is working with partners across the region to secure the release of hostages, including British nationals. We continue to do all we can to secure the release of the hostages. It would not be right to comment further until the facts of the matter are ascertained.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26281
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Armed forces Death Hostage taking Hamas Popplewell, Nadav
Link
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