Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians Debate

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Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians

Peter Swallow Excerpts
Monday 7th April 2025

(6 days, 5 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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Accountability is vital, and I am indeed outraged by the reports.

Peter Swallow Portrait Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (Lab)
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The detainment of two hon. Members of this House is shocking, and the killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza by the IDF is deeply distressing. At a time like this, it feels as though peace is further away than ever, so can the Minister set out what more we can do to make sure we get back in place the ceasefire we so badly need?

Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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We will continue to work with the Israeli Government and all relevant partners in the region to see the ceasefire restored, which is vital not simply to the Palestinians and the Israelis, but to all in the region.