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Gaza: Israel

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support British citizens who have experienced trauma due to events in Gaza and Israel since October 2023.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
20 Jan 2025
Target answer date
22 Jan 2025
Answer
28 Jan 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help support British citizens who have experienced trauma due to events in Gaza and Israel since October 2023.

  2. 22 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 28 Jan 2025

    Answer published

    We welcome the announcement of an agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. We have continually pressed for a resolution to secure a ceasefire and see the return of hostages. We welcome the release of seven hostages in Gaza, including British national Emily ...

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