Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 14340

Israel Defense Forces: British Nationals Abroad

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Andy McDonald

Labour — Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether allegations that a UK national or dual national committed offences under the International Criminal Court Act 2001 while serving with the Israel Defense Forces would

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK has always recognised the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationality. But as with any conflict, anyone who travels overseas to fight, or to assist others engaged in...

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