Israel-Hamas war: Two Brits still being hostage in Gaza as conflict rages on, says foreign secretary
LORD David Cameron has said two British nationals are still being held hostage by Hamas as the war in the Middle East rages on.
The ex-Prime Minister confirmed the figure during his first appearance before MPs on the Foreign Affairs Committee since returning to Cabinet this afternoon.
The Foreign Secretary told the committee that the pair were still in Gaza.
Lord Cameron said: "There are two British nationals who remain as hostages.
"I don't want to make any further comment on them."
Asked whether it is known if they are still alive, Lord Cameron said: "I just don't want to say any more.
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"We don't have any information to share with you."
Labour's Graham Stringer had earlier asked how many UK citizens remain in Gaza - specifically in the north of the strip.
Lord Cameron says "we have got a lot out", but he knows there are two who "want to get out... who haven't yet got out".
He adds: "We think there is quite a number still of British nationals or dual nationals [in Gaza] who haven't asked to leave."
But neither the Foreign Secretary nor Sir Philip can confirm the total number of British hostages who have already been brought back to the UK.
An estimated 240 people were taken prisoner in Gaza after Hamas's October 7 attacks against Israel.
During a ceasefire in November 105 were released.