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HANSARDIran-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 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 have repeatedly raised humanitarian concerns with the Israeli Government. Just the other week, the Foreign Secretary set out our views on the situation in Rafah.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateAs I have said, there is no credible civilian justification for the enrichment levels we have seen and that the International Atomic Energy Agency has reported in Iran. We are…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI refer the hon. Gentleman to my previous answer about the existing increase in our defence budget—not just over the last few years, but especially this year—in recognition of the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI am pleased to say that, just a couple of years ago, in anticipation of the rise in the threat environment, we increased defence spending by the largest amount since the end of…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateAs I have said, we stand by Israel’s right to defend itself. It is important that it continues to abide by international humanitarian law—that will always be important to us. We…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 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for his leadership on this issue over a consistent period of time, and he is right to highlight the threats that Iran poses to us. I want to reassure…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateMy right hon. and learned Friend has put it well. Ultimately, Israel does have a right to self-defence, as any state does. However, it has successfully repelled the Iranian attack…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateAs I made crystal clear in my statement, we must ensure Israel’s security. It is a non-negotiable and fundamental condition for peace in the region. In the face of threats like we…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Whether it is with Ukraine, where we have provided AMRAAM and Starstreak missiles, or here at home, where we placed new contracts at the…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 UpdateThe Foreign Secretary recently spoke to his counterpart on exactly that topic. More broadly, we are discussing with our G7 partners and allies what further measures we can take to…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateWhatever happened in that situation has not been confirmed. Regardless, there can never be any justification for a sovereign country launching over 300 drones and missiles towards…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu after that incident to express our very strong concerns about what happened. We are carefully reviewing the initial findings of Israel’s…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI refer the hon. Lady to my statement, in which I was clear about my commitment to a two-state solution and our diplomatic efforts to help to bring that about.15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateIt is wrong to suggest in any way that we have lost sight of what is happening in Gaza. Indeed, the G7 statement yesterday specifically referenced our desire to co-operate to end…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 UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. As I said in my statement, we are urgently working with our allies to see what steps we can take together in a co-ordinated fashion…15 Apr 2024