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HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe are doing everything we possibly can to get the hostages out. The hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot give the House a running commentary on that. In respect of his…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaIt is true that the Foreign Secretary received a letter over the weekend, signed by 10 colleagues, which states: “It is widely accepted across the world that lasting security for…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI do not think this is an issue of moral courage. The Government, with the support of those on the Opposition Front Bench, are doing what we believe to be right. We have been very…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWhile it is true that weapons have been discovered in incubators in a hospital in Gaza, nevertheless I do not agree with my right hon. Friend. We are working towards a sustainable…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaYes.19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe right hon. Gentleman will know that Britain is a signatory to the International Criminal Court because we think that it is a vital piece of the international architecture, but…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaIn respect of the comments made by the Israeli ambassador to the UK, the hon. Gentleman will have seen the response of the British Government and, in particular, the response of…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. While Israel uses its military forces to defend its civilian population, Hamas use their civilian population to defend Hamas.19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe Government make it clear to all countries where we stand on this. We do not think that a ceasefire at this time is possible or practical. We are seeking humanitarian pauses…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaYes.19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaIn order to give an answer to the hon. Gentleman’s question, I need to know the full facts, and I very much hope that the full facts will become available before too long.19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe are working to get to that point, but we are not there at the moment. We need to do everything we can to reconnect vital infrastructure that has been destroyed. It is not just…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI do not agree with the hon. Gentleman that that is the Government’s position; we are not providing cover for anything. We are insistent that international humanitarian law should…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. He is right that we are not calling for a ceasefire and hoping that somehow it becomes more permanent. What we are doing is calling…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe whole House will be gravely concerned about the desperate situation in Gaza. It cannot continue, and we are deploying all our diplomatic resources, including in the United…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe negotiations and discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu are widespread. The hon. Member will know that there have been regular discussions between our Prime Minister and…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThat is why the Government are working towards a sustainable ceasefire. In the meantime, we are anxious to secure the necessary pauses so that aid can get into Gaza as speedily as…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe hon. Lady’s point underlines the vital importance of moving to a political track as soon as it is possible to do so.19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe Government have heard the words of President Herzog that Israel will respect international humanitarian law, and the Government expect Israel to abide by the words of the…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank the shadow Foreign Secretary for his comments. We are, as he knows, very committed to trying to make sure that there is no escalation. I thank him for his welcome for the…19 Dec 2023