Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East Debate
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Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East
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The Prime Minister
Yes, and that is why we are working with allies, including the United States, on seeking to bring it about.
Mr Richard Holden (Basildon and Billericay) (Con)
There have been 1,200 butchered and more than 250 hostages taken, more than 100 of whom are still there, including Emily Damari, a 28-year-old British citizen. Will the Prime Minister recommit himself today to doing whatever it takes—to leaving no stone unturned —in ensuring that she is returned to her family, and that, if necessary, British assets are used to help to extract her?
The Prime Minister
Yes, absolutely; that is the commitment I gave to her mother and the other families I met last week, and on various other occasions before that. I have sat with her mother and seen at first hand the utter agony that she is going through, as any parent would in those circumstances. I gave her that commitment and I repeat it here.