All 1 Debates between Lord Harries of Pentregarth and Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton

Tue 21st May 2024

Israel and Gaza

Debate between Lord Harries of Pentregarth and Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton
Tuesday 21st May 2024

(5 months, 3 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Con)
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I have answered your question.

Lord Harries of Pentregarth Portrait Lord Harries of Pentregarth (CB)
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While fully supporting Israel’s right to defend itself and fully supporting its desire to degrade Hamas’ military capacity, would the Foreign Secretary not agree that there is a legitimate worry about the use from the very beginning of the campaign of these 2,000-pound bombs, which, in a very densely populated area, are so difficult to use in a way that is both discriminate and proportionate?

Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton Portrait Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Con)
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I agree that, while Israel has the right to defend itself, to try to deal with Hamas and to prevent 7 October happening again, it is important, as we have said throughout, that Israel complies with international humanitarian law as it does so.