Gaza: UN Human Rights Council Vote

Matthew Offord Excerpts
Monday 21st May 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I am afraid that I have no information on that for the hon. Lady. I can say that since the events of last week I have met the Israeli ambassador here to stress what I said earlier about the importance of independent investigations, but I have no information on what she asked.

Matthew Offord Portrait Dr Matthew Offord (Hendon) (Con)
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar says the purpose of the violence is to breach the border and murder Israelis living nearby. Does my right hon. Friend agree that Israel not only has a right to defend its border but must do so, and that includes using military action?