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HANSARD Gaza and LebanonYes, I absolutely can. The UK Government take our responsibility incredibly seriously. We worked very hard to ensure that we were the first country in the G7 to call for a…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe new UK Government have made it absolutely clear that when it comes to international humanitarian law, the jurisdiction of both the ICC and the ICJ is paramount. It is…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe UK Government have been absolutely clear about our concern for the very large numbers of people in northern Gaza who are in extreme need. We are concerned about the fact that…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this matter, because we have a number of times— it has been a personal priority for me. Soon after becoming Minister for Development, I…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe UK Government have been very clear that it is through diplomatic channels, and also through our humanitarian effort, that we are seeking to do all we can to promote…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI regret the way in which the hon. Member phrased that question. I believe that the UK Government did exactly what they needed to do, legally and constitutionally, in ensuring…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe UK Government look very carefully indeed at any reports suggesting that there has been a breaking of international humanitarian law. We have been particularly concerned about…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonIn the repeated messages that we have conveyed to Israeli counterparts, the UK Government have been absolutely clear about the need to take all possible steps to avoid civilian…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe UK Government are absolutely clear about the fundamental importance of the international rule of humanitarian law, and about the fact that it must be applied without fear or…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe Government’s view is that UNIFIL’s role in southern Lebanon is absolutely critical, given the escalating situation in the region, but it was incredibly important in protecting…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI absolutely do, and that has been the long-standing position of this Government, both in opposition and now in office. We really need to see that two-state solution—it can no…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonIn actual fact, the UK Government have been very clear in our condemnation of Iran’s role in this situation. We have condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel.…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe UK Government have been absolutely clear. Israel must act in accordance with international humanitarian law and must take all possible steps to avoid civilian casualties. We…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonWe talked about Hezbollah’s approach. The United Kingdom Government have been absolutely resolute in condemning Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel over the past 11 months, which have…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI have to say that I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation, certainly of the UK Government’s leadership on these issues. The UK Government have been absolutely…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that issue. The UK Government’s position could not be clearer: settlements are illegal under international law. They present an…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI am grateful to my hon. Friend. We have gone well beyond words. Clearly, diplomacy around the humanitarian situation is very important, but we have also been determined to ensure…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe Government have been seeking precisely to work globally and with countries in the region to de-escalate to ensure that civilians are protected. The UK Government recognise…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonMy hon. Friend raises an important issue. I discussed these matters in detail when I was in Jordan, as well as with a number of humanitarian organisations that are active on the…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonI am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point. Let me underline again that the UK Government want an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages still cruelly…15 Oct 2024