Hostages in Gaza 2024-11-26
2024-11-26
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Hamas holds hostages including British national Emily Damari and other nationals. Efforts to secure their release have not been successful.
What diplomatic steps is the government taking with international counterparts to help secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza? The horrors endured by 97 Israelis and foreign nationals for over 13 months are unthinkable, and efforts to bring home Emily Damari have stalled. What further steps will be taken?
The Government continues to work alongside allies and partners in the region, urging all parties to return to negotiations for hostage releases. We are disappointed that talks have stalled but remain committed to securing the release of hostages through diplomatic channels.
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A text for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and demands for hostage releases was voted down by a permanent member of the UN Security Council. The UK supported this resolution.
The Security Council failed to adopt a text calling for a ceasefire and hostage releases due to a negative vote from a permanent member. What are the Government's next steps to achieve global agreement on securing peace, a ceasefire and hostage release?
The Government continues to press for a ceasefire, hostage releases, and reduced violence in the Middle East through various diplomatic channels including G7 discussions and talks with Israeli counterparts.
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Continue To Take All Steps
Discussed These Matters
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No organization has had humanitarian access to the hostages held by Hamas. Families of hostages are suffering unimaginable horrors.
Have any aid organizations been granted humanitarian access to the hostages? If not, what pressure is being exerted on these agencies for such access?
No organization has had access to the hostages. We continue to call for Red Cross and other NGOs to gain access, but Hamas is not abiding by international norms or conventions.
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Not Abiding
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Families of hostages are suffering unimaginable horrors. The welfare concerns of the hostages need to be addressed.
Have any aid organizations been granted humanitarian access to the hostages? If not, what pressure is being exerted on these agencies for such access?
No organization has had access to the hostages. We continue to call for Red Cross and other NGOs to gain access, but Hamas is not abiding by international norms or conventions.
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