Written questions

Gaza: Israel

Lords · Question HL10541 · 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 assessment they have made of the impact that restricted access to Gaza by independent observers and international journalists has on transparency, accountability and the global understanding of the situation in Gaza.

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...