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HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: Two-state SolutionWe must generate momentum towards a permanent peace, with an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire.12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsraeli Occupation of the West BankThe hon. Member is entirely right about the importance of religious freedom, particularly in the circumstances that she so clearly set out. She may rest assured that those are…12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsraeli Occupation of the West BankIsrael must not undermine prospects for peace and security in the west bank. As the occupying power, Israel must protect the civilian population.12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsraeli Occupation of the West BankThe Government pursue the objectives I have set out clearly to the House in a way most likely to bring success. The five core asks that are so relevant to many of these questions…12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: Two-state SolutionIn respect of the textbook allegations that my hon. Friend made, I have received those allegations. Last week I had a meeting with the head of UNRWA, Mr Lazzarini, in which I…12 Mar 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaThe hon. Lady is quite right: there needs to be a full and thorough investigation and accountability in respect of what was reported today by the BBC, and I can assure her that…12 Mar 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaAs I think I have mentioned to the hon. Gentleman before, in this country we have the toughest arms control mechanisms anywhere, but we accept that Israel has a right of…12 Mar 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaLet me be very clear about this: we did not believe, and do not believe, that the ICJ referral is helpful to attempts to secure dialogue. We respect the role and independence of…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady is quite right that releasing those funds is taking far too long. There are significant complications addressing the release, which involve the European Union and…12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsraeli Hostages in GazaWe are very clear that we seek to document atrocities so that people can be held to account, no matter how long it takes. I set out earlier the additional funding specifically to…12 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Sustainable CeasefireI can reassure the hon. Lady that on both of those two points—pressing for a pause and pressing all the regional powers on what comes next—the Government are actively and…12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: Two-state SolutionThose discussions are going on all the time with our friends and allies, with the regional powers, at the United Nations and, indeed, directly with Israel. As I said, the Prime…12 Mar 2024HANSARDWestminster Foundation for Democracy ReviewMy noble Friend the Minister for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, has today made the following statement: I…07 Mar 2024HANSARDMarshall Aid Commemoration CommissionI wish to inform the House of the completion of the new framework document for the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission, an arm’s length body, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth…04 Mar 2024HANSARD UkraineTwo years ago, Putin thought his tanks would roll easily into Kyiv and Ukraine would fall within days. He did not expect Ukraine’s brave resistance, he did not expect his military…28 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineI am very grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for the cross-party support that he has given to what I have said. He is quite right to ask piercing questions, but the fact remains…28 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee very much for her perceptive and wise comments. To take her last point first, she is of course absolutely right that we are…28 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineFirst, may I wish my hon. Friend every success in his outing at the Liaison Committee this afternoon? He is right that we need to stretch every sinew to ensure we give as much…28 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend makes a very good point. He is right to flag up the deep concern that exists about that issue. It is not for me to answer his specific point about the steps…28 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineI want to thank the hon. Gentleman for his supportive comments. As I said to the shadow Foreign Secretary, the fact that the House speaks with one voice on this matter gives…28 Feb 2024