Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians Debate

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Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians

Edward Morello Excerpts
Monday 7th April 2025

(6 days, 5 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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My hon. Friend is well known for his friendship to Israel, and his remarks have real force. I agree with them.

Edward Morello Portrait Edward Morello (West Dorset) (LD)
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It is my honour and privilege to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee with the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed), and I put on record my support for her and my outrage at her treatment. Given that this is how the current Israeli Government act towards their allies, disregarding democratic and diplomatic norms, what steps will the Government take to help ensure that Israel enters into negotiations with its enemies towards a lasting peace and a two-state solution?

Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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We will continue to work with the Israeli Government and all parties in the region to try to ensure that there is a return to substantive talks, and a return to the ceasefire that will lead to the release of hostages and an end to this terrible conflict in the region.