Israel and Palestine: Humanitarian Aid Debate

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Welfare of Cats Bill [HL]
Thursday 24th July 2014

(9 years, 9 months ago)

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Will my noble friend—

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This side!

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Will my noble friend explain to the House why the UK Government and other European countries abstained on the war crimes resolution, which was passed by a majority in the United Nations and will have to be followed up, including, of course, as regards any war crimes by Hamas?

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My noble friend is quite right—we abstained on this with the other EU countries. We are seeking to stop the bloodshed now. However, we urge that all sides act proportionately and take every step to minimise civilian casualties.

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