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HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateWhatever may have happened a few weeks ago, it is absolutely no justification for launching more than 300 drones and missiles from one sovereign state towards Israel—it is as…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI have been very clear that too many civilians have already lost their lives in Gaza. The UN Security Council resolution also called for the unconditional release of the hostages,…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI agree with my right hon. Friend. It is significant that other regional partners helped to prevent a much worse attack over the weekend. It reminds us how important the attempts…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI am not going to speculate on hypotheticals. As I said, we have sent additional jets and air refuelling tankers to bolster our existing operation in the region. We will obviously…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateNo, I do not believe that is necessary. I am obviously here answering questions. It is my job to take action where I believe it is necessary, and it is the job of Parliament to…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI refer the hon. Lady to any of my previous answers on both those topics.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateNo; as we have demonstrated this weekend, the UK is leading with allies, defending our values and our interests, and standing together with our friends to bring about regional…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateWhat the hon. Lady failed to mention was the shocking allegations of people involved in UNRWA also being involved in the massacre on 7 October. It is right that those allegations…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateMy hon. Friend is right to highlight Iran’s influence, including its missile shipments on the surrounding seas, and I am pleased that the United Kingdom is playing its part in…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateWe acted in a defensive capacity, and we are discussing with G7 allies further diplomatic measures that can be taken in a co-ordinated fashion.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateOur position remains unchanged: we continue to want to see an immediate humanitarian pause so that hostages are released and aid goes in, and we want Israel to immediately deliver…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateThe hon. Gentleman is right to point out the destabilising impact of Iran across the region, including action through proxies such as Hamas, the Houthis and others, and we will do…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateOf course we want to avoid further escalation and bloodshed, which would be deeply destabilising for the region and risk more lives. That is a message that all Government…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateObviously, I am not aware of the specifics of the hon. Lady’s case, but I am sure that if she writes to the Home Office, it will be happy to look into it for her.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI can give my hon. Friend that commitment. That was exactly the subject of our discussions among the G7 leaders yesterday. She mentions nuclear. Iran’s nuclear programme has never…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I agree with him wholeheartedly.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateFirst, it is important not to try to draw any equivalence between Israel’s absolute right—indeed, duty—to provide security for its citizens in the face of an appalling terrorist…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateNo, that is not right. We have a very robust and rigorous export licensing regime. The Foreign Secretary confirmed last week that the UK’s position on export licences is unchanged…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateWe continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself and ensure security for its citizens. It must do that in accordance with international humanitarian law; we will continue to…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the threat that Hamas pose to the security and safety of the people of Israel. The Foreign Secretary set out in detail our view on the right…15 Apr 2024