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Israeli Defence Force: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Chris LawScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 24 October 2024UIN 9184

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on (a) how many and (b) the identities of UK citizens who have travelled to Israel to volunteer for military service with the (i) Israeli Air Force and (ii) other branches of the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza since 7 October 2023.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We are aware of reports of UK citizens travelling to fight for the Israel Defense Force (IDF), but the Government does not estimate the numbers of those who have done so. The UK recognises the right of British nationals with more than one nationality to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of their additional nationalities.

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