Middle East Debate
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Markus Campbell-Savours
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Mr Lammy
I am afraid I cannot agree with that statement. I do not recognise those numbers.
Markus Campbell-Savours (Penrith and Solway) (Lab)
As I understand it, Hamas want Egypt, Qatar and the United States empowered as legal guarantors not only for a 60-day truce, but up to the signatory date of any final agreement with Israel. Can America not be prevailed upon to act as a guarantor beyond the final settlement? Hamas could be forced to reconsider their objectives under pressure from a population desperately looking for long-term security.
Mr Lammy
We are working particularly with Arab partners on this issue. Hamas have to exit—they have to step away from the governance of Gaza. My hon. Friend is right: we cannot have a pause for 60 days; we need an enduring, permanent ceasefire.