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Hamas: Hostage Taking

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 75875

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her international partners on taking steps to help support the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the statement on the Middle East made in the House by the Prime Minister on 14th October.

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