Israel and Gaza
Debate between Andrew Mitchell and Adam Holloway(9 months ago)
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Mr Mitchell
The hon. Member accurately sets out the fact that what was hoped for some weeks and months ago has not been realised, but that should merely incentivise us to redouble our efforts to get the necessary aid and support into Gaza. I would point out that Jamie McGoldrick, the highly experienced UN resident co-ordinator, said over the weekend that he hopes it will be possible for the United Nations to return to Khan Younis when military operations end there. That shows that the situation is dynamic, and we are doing anything we can to move with it to achieve the results that she and I both want.
Adam Holloway (Gravesham) (Con)
Given the humanitarian situation in Gaza, what does the Minister think is stopping Hamas releasing the hostages?
Mr Mitchell
To some extent, my hon. and gallant Friend answers his own question. Dealing with an organisation such as Hamas is extraordinarily difficult, as we have seen over recent weeks and months.