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HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI accept that an immediate ceasefire is difficult; I do not accept that it is impossible. The US and Qatar are working hard on this, and they have our full support in the action…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe right hon. Gentleman raises a really important point in relation to the nuclear ambitions that we absolutely have to be alive to. We must ensure that Iran cannot possibly get…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI am not going to accept invitations to agree with other people’s assessments. I will make my own. I have been absolutely clear that Israel has the right to defend herself in…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastWe of course have to be careful to ensure that any agency absolutely complies with international law and, where there are any allegations, we must ensure that they are properly…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastWe do need to help and assist with the health services in Lebanon—along with the other humanitarian support and the support for training and other matters that we are putting in,…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe hon. Member read out some powerful words, which will have been heard across the House. Yes, de-escalation is absolutely needed at the moment as the region stands on the brink.07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastYes, and we are not doing it alone. We are working with our allies in relation to it— last week, I spoke to G7 allies about it, and we speak constantly to the US about it—because…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastNo, there has been no stepping back of support for Israel. We have been absolutely robust in that support. I have expressed it many times in different places, including to the…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI accept my hon. Friend’s point that it is through a cessation of hostilities that the space can be created for the release of hostages. Yes, of course we talk to leaders,…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI agree wholeheartedly with the right hon. Gentleman on antisemitism, and on our love for—and on standing with—the Jewish people, both across the globe and here in the United…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastMy hon. Friend raises an important point about sexual violence, which, as she rightly says, has absolutely no justification. Along with other issues, we continue to raise any such…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI thank the right hon. Gentleman for those questions. I absolutely agree with him in relation to the hostage families. When I sat with them, we often sat in silence because they…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI thank my right hon. Friend for that question, particularly her words about all civilian life being equal and protected. I confirm that everything that we are doing is aimed at…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastIt would mean none for defensive purposes. On the anniversary of 7 October and days after a huge attack by Iran into Israel, that would be the wrong position for this Government…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastNo, but it is a really serious point. Banning all sales would mean none for defensive purposes—07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastToday we mark a year since the horrific attack on Israel by the terrorists of Hamas. It was the bloodiest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust—a day of sorrow, a day of…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI certainly agree that all lives should be cherished, and I think that is the position across the House. As I have said, de-escalation and a ceasefire is the only way forward,…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe hon. Lady raises an important point. We have upped the support to communities as a result of the dreadful rise in hate crime in all its manifestations in the past year or so,…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastMy hon. Friend’s comments about Iran are absolutely right. We must stand with Israel in the face of the attacks, wherever they come from and wherever they are sponsored. In direct…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe whole House condemns Iran’s attack of a few days ago—we all saw the impact—and the whole House will understand that there will be occasions when it is important for a…07 Oct 2024