Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Palestine: Recognition of States
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of recognising Palestine as a state on the application of the Foreign Enlistment Act of 1870 to British-Israeli dual nationals serving in the Israeli Defence Forces in (a) Gaza and (b) the West Bank.
- Answer
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold specific information on British Nationals who have served in the Israeli Defense Forces, but the UK recognises the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationality.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 103533
- Session
- 2024-26
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Palestine Recognition of states Dual nationality Israel Defense Forces
- Legislation
- Foreign Enlistment Act 1870
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- 2026-01-12 17:01:31 +0000
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