Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help secure the safe release of hostages in Gaza.

The Government's thoughts are with those families who are facing unimaginable uncertainty and fear because of Hamas' despicable attacks and kidnappings. This is a fast-moving situation and we do not comment on individual cases. The safety of all British nationals continues to be our utmost priority and we continue to do everything we can to secure the release of hostages, including working with Israeli counterparts and international partners to ensure British nationals in Gaza can leave safely.