Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause Debate

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Department: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause

Ben Bradshaw Excerpts
Monday 27th November 2023

(12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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I can tell my hon. Friend that the British Government are doing everything they can to address the issues behind what he says. I have no doubt, having been at that terrible location so recently, that that is something he will never forget.

Ben Bradshaw Portrait Mr Ben Bradshaw (Exeter) (Lab)
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What is the Minister’s understanding and assessment of the Netanyahu Government’s medium and long-term strategy for the Gaza strip?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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The right hon. Gentleman, who is extremely experienced in these matters, will draw his conclusions from what the Israeli Government are saying, just as the British Government do.