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Tuesday 13th May 2025

(3 weeks, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Peter Swallow Portrait Peter Swallow (Bracknell) (Lab)
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Will my hon. Friend confirm that this Government are totally opposed to the expansion of Israel’s military operations in Gaza and are four-square behind restoring the ceasefire?

Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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As I said last week, we are opposed to an expansion of Israel’s military operation. I was also asked about the Israeli Finance Minister’s comments about the destruction of Gaza—comments that I had not seen at the time. I have since seen them and I condemn them.