Israel and Gaza Debate
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Alison Thewliss
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(8 months, 1 week ago)
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Mr Mitchell
The hon. Gentleman and I both share the desire that people should not go hungry in Gaza. That is why the Government, along with our allies, are working so hard to get more food in. We will continue to do everything we possibly can to make sure that the suffering that has been so eloquently set out by Members from all parts of the House is brought to an end as soon as possible.
Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (SNP)
Does the deliberate starvation of a civilian population constitute a war crime—yes or no?
Mr Mitchell
There would be, I think, very serious doubt about the term “deliberate starvation”, so I am unable to give a yes or no answer to the hon. Lady’s question.