Debates between Hamish Falconer and Richard Quigley during the 2024 Parliament

Mon 25th Nov 2024

Israel-Gaza Conflict: Arrest Warrants

Debate between Hamish Falconer and Richard Quigley
Monday 25th November 2024

(3 weeks, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hamish Falconer Portrait Hamish Falconer
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I do agree. There is no alternative to UNRWA, and we will raise those points, both directly with Israel and in company. It is vital that UNRWA, underpinned by a succession of UN Security Council resolutions, is able to continue its vital work, both in the west bank and Gaza and across the wider region.

Richard Quigley Portrait Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)
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Can the Minister reassure us that he and other Ministers have directly pressed Israel on compliance with international humanitarian law in their meetings with their counterparts?

Hamish Falconer Portrait Hamish Falconer
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I can. I did this morning, and I will continue to do so.