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Written question asked by Tom Hunt (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Israel: Disinformation

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help Israel tackle online disinformation campaigns backed by Iran.

Answer

The FCDO is not working through partners in Israel, but is working with partners across government to directly identify information manipulation, hold hostile actors to account for malign activity and increase access to factual information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26919
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Internet Israel Iran Disinformation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk