Gaza: Humanitarian Situation

Carla Denyer Excerpts

Tuesday 28th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I will finish this statement at quarter past 3. Please can questions be a great deal shorter and, with respect, Minister, the answers as well?

[Carla Denyer (Bristol Central) (Green)]

I welcome the Minister’s statement. The suffering of civilians in Gaza is extreme, and I share her call for the immediate release of all those still waiting to be reunited with their loved ones.

Does the Minister agree that we urgently need accountability for the Israeli Government’s violations of international law, as exhibited in the restriction of access to tents, mattresses, medical equipment and so on? Does she acknowledge that the only way we will make meaningful progress towards reconstruction efforts and longer-term peace is to hold the Israeli Government to account for these actions?

[Anneliese Dodds]

The UK is fully committed to international law and respects the independence of both the ICC and the ICJ. Yes, there must be access to such supplies.