Robert Halfon, a minister for higher education, tells Sky News that if people are not being allowed to travel out of Gaza, then 'that is a form of hostage taking'.
The 200 British citizens trapped in Gaza could be classed a 'hostages', according to a government minister. Robert Halfon was asked about reports that foreign nationals who were in the Hamas-controlled territory when the conflict with Israel broke out are not being allowed to leave.
' Israel-Hamas war latest: 'Dozens' of militants killed as Israel strikes 'more than 600 targets' Those stuck in Gaza have dealt with communication blackouts, the threat of Israeli air strikes and a lack of food and water after Israel blockaded essential services in response to Hamas's deadly attack on 7 October, which killed at least 1,400 people.
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