Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 28528

Hamas: Hostage Taking

Tabled: 4 February 2025

Answered: 12 February 2025

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has had discussions with the UN on reports that Hamas hostages have been held in UNRWA facilities.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

We welcome the fact that the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said there should be independent investigations into any misuse of its facilities by Palestinian armed militants, including Hamas. Follo...

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