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Israel and Occupied Territories: British Nationals Abroad

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Question for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

UIN 62671, tabled on 25 June 2025

Question

Dr Neil Hudson
Conservative
Epping Forest
Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to monitor the (a) situation and (b) safety of British nationals in (i) Israel and (ii) the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
Labour
Lincoln
Commons

Answered on

3 July 2025

Consular teams have worked round the clock to support British nationals in the region. As soon as Israeli airspace re-opened UK government charter flights left Israel carrying over 340 British nationals on six flights. In allocating seats, we prioritised those who were most vulnerable, including those with medical needs, children, and the elderly. At this time, no further flights are planned. Commercial flights are now available. This remains a fast-moving and fragile situation, and plans will be kept under constant review.

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