Gaza: Israeli Military Operations Debate
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Martin Rhodes
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Gaza: Israeli Military Operations
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Mr Falconer
I have set out the steps we have taken and the sanctions we have issued, and I will continue to return to this House with further updates.
Martin Rhodes (Glasgow North) (Lab)
I recognise what the Minister has said about what has been done, but given the desperate situation, what more could be done through diplomatic efforts to ensure that Israel allows in humanitarian aid at speed and at scale, and to support the Arab initiative, so that Gaza is rebuilt as part of a recognised, viable Palestinian state?
Mr Falconer
We will continue to work with our partners who are party to the Arab initiative, and indeed our partners in the United Nations Security Council, where we have called sessions and issued statements. We will continue to work along those lines in the way that my hon. Friend would expect.