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Hussam Abu Safiya

Asked by Andrew GeorgeLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 17702

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to secure the release of (a) Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and (b) other healthcare workers held in arbitrary detention by Israel.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 15 July in response to Question 16811.

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