Middle East Debate
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Laura Kyrke-Smith
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Mr Falconer
I absolutely agree with my hon. and gallant Friend that we need to work with our partners across the region to have the best effect.
Laura Kyrke-Smith (Aylesbury) (Lab)
In Lebanon, the Government’s contribution to the humanitarian response is welcome, but the response does not work when aid workers are being killed; 116 healthcare and rescue personnel have already died. The House is united in condemning these violations of international law, but does the Minister accept that the killing will not stop until there is accountability?
Mr Falconer
There must be accountability. I met members of the Lebanese Red Cross during my recent visit, and was appalled to see further killings of those in their brave number subsequently.