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HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe hon. Gentleman will know that we are waiting for the interim report—the forensic report—into collusion, which the UN Office of Independent Oversight is preparing. It is right…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe issue of British funding to UNRWA does not arise until the next financial year, but it is only right that we wait for the two reports. As I say, one is from the UN Office of…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaNo, Madam Deputy Speaker.27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI have explained to the House that no matter how desirable it might be to achieve an immediate ceasefire, just calling for one and willing it will not make it happen. That is why…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy answer to the hon. Gentleman is yes. He and I have discussed the specific case, as well as the general cases to which he is alluding. I can tell him that the experts in the…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaWithout revisiting the events of last week, I have no doubt of the worry of our constituents to which the hon. Lady refers. That is why I set out at the beginning why I think the…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaOn the hon. Lady’s first point, she is right about the degree of malnutrition, and that is why Britain is working closely with UNICEF and the World Food Programme. She set out the…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaLet me make it clear, as the Prime Minister has, that in our country there is no tolerance whatever for antisemitism or Islamophobia. I reiterate that at the hon. Lady’s request…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI will look into the burden of what the hon. Lady has said. If she tables a written question on precisely that point today, I will give her the Government’s answer.27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMay I start by congratulating you, Mr Speaker, on your successful visit early last week to St Helena? With permission, I shall now update the House on the situation in Israel and…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe hon. Lady asks a theoretical question. What I can tell her is that the British Government are working together with our allies through the United Nations, and our friends and…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaAn unprecedented set of calamities has taken place. I reiterate that Israel has the absolute right of self-defence but must remain within international humanitarian law. It is…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe are acting at every level to achieve the results that the hon. Lady and I both want. That is seen in: the work we are doing internationally in the region to try to facilitate…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe statement that the hon. Gentleman makes and the question he asks me underline the importance of the international community and Britain working with our allies to double and…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe hon. Lady underlines the centrality of UNRWA in Gaza. It has the necessary assets, which are essential for the delivery of aid and humanitarian relief. That is why we are…27 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe Government support Israel’s right to self-defence, in compliance with international humanitarian law, against the horrific terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October…23 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s recognition that the amendments tabled by the Government and the official Opposition are close. It is a great pity that it is not possible…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaMy hon. Friend makes his point extremely clearly.21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI will give way later, but I am not giving way for the moment. The shadow Foreign Secretary spoke about the huge benefit of our speaking with one voice. The hon. Member for Foyle…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaThis has already been an extremely interesting debate. We heard from the shadow Foreign Secretary, the right hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy)—21 Feb 2024