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Gaza: Air Force

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 November 2025UIN 89962

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether RAF flights over Gaza have led to (a) the release of any of the hostages and (b) other humanitarian benefits.

Answered by Al Carns

As is a longstanding convention, I cannot comment on intelligence matters for reasons of national security and to preserve our ability to respond to future hostage incidents around the world.

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