All 1 Debates between Andrew George and Simon Opher

Share Page

Gaza Healthcare System

Debate between Andrew George and Simon Opher
Tuesday 24th February 2026

(2 weeks, 2 days ago)

Westminster Hall
Share Debate
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts

Westminster Hall is an alternative Chamber for MPs to hold debates, named after the adjoining Westminster Hall.

Each debate is chaired by an MP from the Panel of Chairs, rather than the Speaker or Deputy Speaker. A Government Minister will give the final speech, and no votes may be called on the debate topic.

This information is provided by Parallel Parliament and does not comprise part of the offical record

Simon Opher Portrait Dr Opher
- Hansard -
- - Excerpts

I thank my hon. Friend for that timely intervention—I know she uses her professional skills in Parliament. It is important that we support the healthcare system in Gaza, and I know the Foreign Office is keen to do that.

Andrew George Portrait Andrew George (St Ives) (LD)
- Hansard -
-

I strongly support the points the hon. Gentleman is making in advancing his case. I am slightly worried about the expression “in the region”. We need to get medical workers into Gaza to make sure they can safely deploy their skills in the area. We are long past the time when the Israeli regime could justify its actions in terms of self-defence. The best way to achieve safe passage for medical aid workers in the area is to get the IDF out and get international peacekeepers in.

Return to start of debate - Return to top of page