Israel and Gaza Debate

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Dawn Butler

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South West Water: Brixham Contamination

Israel and Gaza

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Infected Blood Inquiry Report
Monday 20th May 2024

(7 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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My right hon. Friend makes a good point about ensuring that the debate is informed by facts, not rhetoric.

Dawn Butler Portrait Dawn Butler (Brent Central) (Lab)
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I am a little bit confused. The Government have previously said that they will not endorse any military operation in Rafah because it would be against international law. The Minister has said today that that would be the case unless there was a very clear plan on how to protect people and save lives. What has changed?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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Nothing has changed at all. We have repeatedly made it clear that we cannot support an attack on Rafah without seeing a detailed plan. Clearly, that means a constructive plan that abides by IHL on all counts.

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