Question follow-through · 20753
Gaza: Israel
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Israel on hostages in Gaza.
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 17 Dec 2024
- Target answer date
- 19 Dec 2024
- Answer
- 6 Jan 2025 · 20 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amendment · 23 Jun 2026
- Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness · 23 Jun 2026
- Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11 · 22 Jun 2026
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Recorded timeline
17 Dec 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in Israel on hostages in Gaza.
19 Dec 2024
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
6 Jan 2025
Answer published
Securing an immediate ceasefire and the safe release of all hostages, including Emily Damari and three other hostages with strong UK links, remains the UK's top priority. We have continuously supported hostage talks, and continue to work alongside our all...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
Later records
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