Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 28574

Gaza: War Graves

Tabled: 4 February 2025

Answered: 12 February 2025

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps with his international counterparts to (a) help ensure that an assessment is made of the condition of and (b) protect the (i) Gaza and (ii) Deir el Belah Commonwealth War Grave Cemeteri

Answer

Al Carns

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) reports that as a result of the recent conflict in Gaza, both the Gaza War Cemetery and the Deir al Balah War Cemetery have suffered extensive damage, including to approximately 10% of the headstones. A more d...

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