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Families of hostages in the UK on a high-level delegation

Four families of Hamas hostages who are British or have strong British connectionstook part in a high-level delegation to London from 5-7 February. The families represent four hostages who are currently held in Gaza: Eli Sharabi, Nadav Popplewell, Oded Lifschitz and another British hostage. 

The families:

- Were hosted by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, at No. 10 Downing Street along with Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office;

- Met at the Embassy of Qatar with with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, the Minister of State for Qatar in the Foreign Ministry, who is a central figure in the current negotiations between Israel and Hamas;

- Met His Excellency Charles Hay MVO, Director Gaza Hostages at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

The families held a press conference on 7th February, chaired by Adam Wagner, which was broadcast live on BBC and Sky can be watched in full here.

Adam Wagner and Rosa Polaschek continue to act, pro bono, for hostage families instructed by Adam Rose and Katy Colton at Mischon de Reya LLP.