Written questions

Gaza: Israel

Lords · Question HL10539 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 21 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Sheehan

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Israel about allowing unfettered access to Gaza to independent observers and international journalists.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 21 Oct 2025

Journalists and media workers play an important role in sharing the devastating reality of war with the global public and the Government opposes all attempts to restrict press freedom and block entry to journalists during conflicts. On 21 August, the UK j...