Israel and Palestine
Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Damien Egan(2 weeks, 3 days ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)
Order. This session has been conducted with good tone and temperament, and that is how it should continue.
Damien Egan (Bristol North East) (Lab)
All of us want to see an end to violence in the west bank. The Government should challenge the Israeli Government, but also the Palestinian Authority. I find myself asking, “Will these sanctions bring peace any closer and how will they impact Britain?” Given that other anti-Israel measures have failed to have the impact that the Government seek, what difference does the Secretary of State think this new round will make? Given our deep trade relationships in areas like defence and health, as well as warnings about possible conflict with US policy, is there not a risk that British interests could be harmed as a result of this announcement?