Middle East

Debate between Markus Campbell-Savours and David Lammy

Monday 21st July 2025 Commons Chamber

[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.