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HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI thank the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee for her comments. She is entirely right that Israel must comply with international humanitarian law, and must not only prosecute…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI thank the right hon. Gentleman for most of his comments and, in particular, his desire to ensure an extension of the cessation of hostilities. On what he said about the broader…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI thank the shadow Foreign Secretary for his question. A tragedy is unfolding in the middle east. Israel has suffered the worst terror attack in its history and Palestinian…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I assure my right hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood) that we in the Foreign, Commonwealth and…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe people who serve in the Israel Defence Forces are taught, as part of their basic training, the importance of abiding by international humanitarian law. I would contrast the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI think the hon. Gentleman confuses the role of the British Government, which has been set out clearly by the Prime Minister and by me in the House. He will also know that when it…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe position of the British Government—and, I believe, the Opposition—is one of complete opposition to illegal settlements.27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI will certainly be pleased to arrange for Foreign Office officials to meet the hon. Lady’s constituent’s family if she believes that there are lessons to be learned, but I also…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments about Hamas and the ceasefire, with which I completely agree. In respect of building Palestinian capacity, he will know that Lord…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThose are indeed the supplies that are necessary to stop the situation that the hon. Lady described developing further. There is a very real risk of waterborne diseases and…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe hon. Gentleman will know that we are doing everything we can to ensure that the aid and support to which he has referred reaches those who need it. Of course, if we build on a…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseAs the hon. Gentleman will know, the British rules for the export of arms, scrutinised by the Committees on Arms Export Controls, provide for the toughest regulations anywhere in…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe hon. Gentleman speaks with wisdom about the position of civilians. All of us hope that the loss of life among innocent civilians can be minimised, but I would point out to him…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThere are very serious problems with safe zones. We have learnt about them the hard way from the events that took place in Srebrenica, in—indeed—Rwanda, and in northern Iraq. It…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseMy understanding is not the same as the hon. Lady’s in respect of the British hostages. She will know that over 200 British nationals and their dependants have so far left Gaza,…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseAs the hon. Lady will know, Israel has an absolute right to self-defence. It has been made clear around the world that that is the right position, but it must abide by…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe right hon. Gentleman underlines the fact that Israel has every right to exercise its self-defence in rooting out the Hamas terrorists and murderers. The British Government are…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe right hon. Gentleman, who is extremely experienced in these matters, will draw his conclusions from what the Israeli Government are saying, just as the British Government do.27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI can tell my hon. Friend that the British Government are doing everything they can to address the issues behind what he says. I have no doubt, having been at that terrible…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseWe are seeking, within the rules the hon. Gentleman will be aware of, to facilitate, in every way we can, those people leaving Gaza. As I said to one of our colleagues, it would…27 Nov 2023