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Ministry of Defence: Israel

Asked by Chris LawScottish National PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 24182

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) how many visits to Israel and (b) for what purpose the (i) Chief of the Defence Staff, (ii) Chief of the Air Staff and (iii) Commander of Strategic Command have made since 1 January 2024.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Since 1 January 2024, the Chief of the Defence Staff has visited Israel twice and the Chief of the Air Staff has visited Israel once, to discuss the longstanding defence relationship, encourage de-escalation and compliance with international humanitarian law, and promote long-term peace in the region.

Commander Strategic Command has not visited Israel since 1 January 2024.

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