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Israel: Visits Abroad

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which Israeli officials he met on his visit to Israel in January 2025; what topics were discussed; and which issues he raised.

answeredChris LawForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
20 Jan 2025
Target answer date
22 Jan 2025
Answer
27 Jan 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 20 Jan 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which Israeli officials he met on his visit to Israel in January 2025; what topics were discussed; and which issues he raised.

  2. 22 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Jan 2025

    Answer published

    When the Foreign Secretary travelled to Israel earlier this month, he met Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, and discussed ceasefire and hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid into Gaza, as well as other regional issues.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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