Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause Debate
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James Murray
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Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause
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Mr Mitchell
I will certainly be pleased to arrange for Foreign Office officials to meet the hon. Lady’s constituent’s family if she believes that there are lessons to be learned, but I also want to pay a special tribute to all the men and women who work in the emergency centre at the Foreign Office, who have often been working through the night throughout this emergency and have done so with huge diligence, tenacity and commitment.
James Murray (Ealing North) (Lab/Co-op)
As many other Members have made clear, a two-state solution is critical to a lasting peace. So, given the announcements made today, can the Minister make clear the UK’s complete opposition to illegal settlements in the west bank?
Mr Mitchell
The position of the British Government—and, I believe, the Opposition—is one of complete opposition to illegal settlements.