Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 13447
Israel: Hamas
Tabled: 11 November 2024
Answered: 19 November 2024
Question
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Labour — Washington and Gateshead South
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on the number of British citizens killed during the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October 2023.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is aware of 15 British nationals who were killed on 7 October, during Hamas' attack on Israel. This is based on information provided to us by the Israeli authorities and affected bereaved families.