Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Diana Johnson Excerpts
Tuesday 14th November 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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The right hon. Gentleman speaks with authority and understanding of these situations. He eloquently explains why a ceasefire is not a practical opportunity.

Diana Johnson Portrait Dame Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
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The Minister rightly said in his statement:

“Hospitals should be places of safety, able to treat patients with compassion. It is distressing to see them unable to do so.”

Médecins Sans Frontières has demanded, as a bare minimum, a medical evacuation of patients. What more can the British Government do to make that happen?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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As I have set out throughout my responses and in my statement, the British Government are doing everything we possibly can to advance that humanitarian endeavour.