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Palestine: Recognition of States

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 November 2025UIN 86858

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she made the proscription of Hamas by the Government of the State of Palestine a condition of UK recognition.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 29 October to Question 83047.

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