Israel and Gaza Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Israel and Gaza

Mohammad Yasin Excerpts
Monday 23rd October 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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My right hon. Friend will know that there are established mechanisms for that, but I am reassured by what the Israeli President has said very publicly and in our conversations that Israel intends to act within humanitarian law and is taking every precaution to avoid harming civilians.

Mohammad Yasin Portrait Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) (Lab)
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We all condemned the attacks by Hamas on innocent civilians, but since then thousands of innocent Palestinians—including children—have been killed by the Israeli army’s bombardment, which I also condemn. Over a million Palestinians have been displaced, and many more are suffering without access to food, water, electricity, fuel and medicines, which is inhumane and against international law. Will the Prime Minister join me in calling for a ceasefire today, to end this collective punishment?

Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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Again, Israel has the right the defend itself in line with international and humanitarian law, and it has our support in doing that.