Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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Hussam Abu Safiya

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with (a) the Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and (b) Israel’s ambassador to the UK on (i) the welfare of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and (ii) access to detention facilities for the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 August 2025 in response to Question 68153.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

507

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Detainees Health International Red Cross Israel Abu Safiya, Hussam

Link

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