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Palestinian Authority: Hamas

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 September 2025UIN 72428

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the future role of Hamas in the Palestinian Authority.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The former Foreign Secretary held regular discussions with his US counterpart on shared priorities, including bringing an end to the war in Gaza, and the new Foreign Secretary will do the same.

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