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HANSARDIsrael: Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli CommunitiesI could not agree more with the noble Baroness. Another important element of this is not only to ensure that a range of communities are properly represented in the future but to…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael: Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli CommunitiesI cannot give the noble Lord a direct answer because I am not sure in which direction his question is going, but I assure him that the FCDO regularly audits its contributions, not…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastWe are doing whatever is possible. As I said, our embassy, and the consulate in Jerusalem, are working around the clock and can be contacted 24/7 by any British national in need…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI will address the last question first, which is absolutely right. We are working with the E3, but we are also working in Ottawa to make sure that we can build a strong alliance…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI thank my noble friend. The Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister have spoken to their Israeli, American and Iranian counterparts, and all parties recognise that, ultimately,…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI apologise to the noble Baroness; what was her last question? Could she please repeat it?16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI am going to be absolutely focused on one thing, which is what this crisis now faces: the potential of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. It is the real threat in this situation. It…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI say to the noble Lord that our focus is not to shift away from what Iran is doing. We are absolutely clear. We supported President Trump’s initial statements in terms of…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastMy Lords, I welcome the cross-party support for the Statement; it is much appreciated. This is an extremely concerning and dangerous moment for the entire region and events are…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastMy noble friend knows my position, and there is no doubt that, as the Prime Minister has made absolutely clear, a priority for aid will be Gaza. The situation is desperate, but of…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI of course recall many exchanges with the noble Lord in 2015, when we discussed the JCPOA. I also acknowledge the incredibly hard work that my noble friend Lady Ashton put into…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastThat is in nobody’s interests, and so far the action that is supposedly threatened has not been taken. To do so would ensure the complete collapse of the financial situation in…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastThe noble Lord knows full well my position and that of this Government. We have been absolutely clear that Israel has the right to defend itself. There has been no hesitation or…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael: Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli CommunitiesMy Lords, the United Kingdom Government remain committed to supporting peaceful coexistence and dialogue. We actively promote interfaith understanding through initiatives such as…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael: Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli CommunitiesI share the opinion of my noble friend. Over the last eight years, I have been actively engaged, along with many noble Lords across the House, with a number of organisations, not…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastI am not just reflecting the United Kingdom’s view on this situation; I am also reflecting the view of the President of the United States, who has been absolutely focused on…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastAs I indicated on Friday, President Macron announced the postponement of the conference—for obvious reasons, not least because many of the participants who would make that…16 Jun 2025HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastWe have been very clear about the actions we have taken. I am not going to repeat all of them, including the arrest of Iranian civilians and the actions of the CPS. We have been…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael: Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli CommunitiesI thank the noble lord. He is right that we should support all efforts for community cohesion. We are obviously committed to a two-state solution, where the rights of Palestinians…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael: Arab Israeli and Jewish Israeli CommunitiesThe Prime Minister has made it clear that Gaza remains the focus and priority of our activity. We are working with a range of groups, and, to repeat what the noble Lord opposite…16 Jun 2025