Hamas: Israel
Lords · Question HL7439 · Tabled 13 May 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 5 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Oates
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to Hamas and the government of Israel to encourage them to return to the previously agreed ceasefire, complete the release of all hostages, and negotiate a path out of conflict.
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 5 Jun 2025
The Government does not engage with Hamas, and we are clear there can be no role for Hamas in Gaza's future. However, the Government regularly engages on these issues with the Israeli Government and Palestinian counterparts in the Palestinian Authority, t...