Middle East

James Asser Excerpts

Monday 28th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lammy]

I have raised those concerns. Such action would be illegal and wrong, and the UK Government would view it with the seriousness that it deserves.

[James Asser (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab)]

I have been contacted by constituents who are increasingly distressed about the scenes in Gaza, and there is growing concern about the rapidly deteriorating and utterly appalling situation in the north of Gaza. I urge the Foreign Secretary to ensure that the Government are using every measure available, including work with our international partners, to get a resolution to the situation and prioritise getting humanitarian aid and medical relief into Gaza, particularly the north?

[Mr Lammy]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising the work of our international partners, which is so important. That is why a few weeks ago, I joined the Canadian Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly, in speaking to the Israelis, and it is also why I went to Israel with my French colleague to speak to the Israelis. Time and again, working in a co-ordinated way with allies produces a greater effect.