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Written question asked by Brian Leishman (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Oded Basyuk

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which officials attended meetings with Israeli Major General Oded Basyuk on 22 January 2025; and for what reason.

Answer

As part of the concerted UK effort to reduce the risk of escalation in the Middle East and to achieve a peaceful resolution in Gaza and Lebanon, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) hosted counterparts from Israel on 22 January, led by Major General Basyuk. UK attendees included officials from the MOD, FCDO and Cabinet Office, and discussions included UK calls to implement all phases of the Gaza ceasefire deal in full and establish a pathway to lasting peace and security for the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26214
Session
2024-26
Related items
Oded Basyuk
Tuesday, 4 February 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Ministry of Defence Basyuk, Oded
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