Question follow-through · 16811

Hussam Abu Safiya

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made representations to the Government of Israel on the (a) detention, (b) welfare, and (c) legal status of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, including report

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
7 Jul 2026
Target answer date
9 Jul 2026
Answer
15 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made representations to the Government of Israel on the (a) detention, (b) welfare, and (c) legal status of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, including report

  2. 9 Jul 2026

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  3. 15 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    I am deeply concerned by the recent reports of Dr Abu Safiya's mistreatment whilst in Israeli custody. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has raised this case again with the Israeli Embassy in London and at senior levels across Israeli Gover...

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