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Palestinians: Detainees

Commons · Question 22319 · Tabled 7 Jan 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 15 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Cat Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Israeli counterparts on the immediate release of Palestinian healthcare workers currently being detained without charge or trial.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 15 Jan 2025

Gazan civilians must be protected, and able to access effective healthcare. The UK has consistently raised concerns about the impact of this conflict on Gaza's healthcare system and medical staff, including reiterating the requirement for all parties to c...