Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Adnan Hussain Excerpts
Wednesday 4th June 2025

(4 days, 1 hour ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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I cannot bind the French and Canadian Governments from the Dispatch Box, but we were clear that targeted sanctions would follow, among other actions, if there was not an improvement. I can commit to the House that that remains under review and I will return to this place to provide a further announcement.

Adnan Hussain Portrait Mr Adnan Hussain (Blackburn) (Ind)
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The Prime Minister failed today to answer the question asked by the hon. Member for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Brendan O'Hara). Do the Government believe Israel is committing a genocide—yes or no?

Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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It is a long-standing position that that is for a competent court to determine.