Question follow-through · 25018

Israel: Hamas

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help ensure the stability of the (a) hostage and (b) ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to ensure the release of (i) Keith Siegel and (ii

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
20 Jan 2025
Target answer date
23 Jan 2025
Answer
27 Jan 2025 · 7 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 he is taking to help ensure the stability of the (a) hostage and (b) ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to ensure the release of (i) Keith Siegel and (ii

  2. 23 Jan 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Jan 2025

    Answer published

    We welcome the release of three hostages in Gaza, including dual British national Emily Damari. The ceasefire agreement must be implemented in full. The UK is working with international partners to ensure the stability of the ceasefire agreement and to se...

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