Hamas: Hostage Taking
Lords · Question HL1383 · Tabled 8 Oct 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 21 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Farmer
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to secure the release of the British hostage, Emily Damari, held in captivity in Gaza since the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel, and hostages directly related to British citizens such as Eli Shar
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 21 Oct 2024
We condemn Hamas' continued holding of hostages in Gaza, including Emily Damari and all those connected to British citizens. Hamas must release all the hostages now, and a ceasefire deal must be agreed urgently to end the suffering. Since our first day in...