Written question asked by Lord Ahmed (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 24 July 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 August 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 August 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel regarding the safety of British humanitarian workers travelling to Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla; and what responses they have received to any such representations.
- Answer
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On 30 July, officials from our Embassy in Tel Aviv sought consular access from the Israeli authorities to a British national who was detained aboard the flotilla that was travelling to Gaza. This access was granted. Embassy officials also discussed the travelling flotilla with the Israeli authorities on 6 June. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Gaza (including the waters off Gaza).
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL9824
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Humanitarian aid Safety Israel Gaza
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- 2018-08-07 13:49:36 +0100
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