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Asked by Mrs Sharon HodgsonLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 November 2024UIN 13447

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on the number of British citizens killed during the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October 2023.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is aware of 15 British nationals who were killed on 7 October, during Hamas' attack on Israel. This is based on information provided to us by the Israeli authorities and affected bereaved families.

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