Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he is taking to help protect (a) hospitals, (b) medical staff and (c) civilians in Gaza.

Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas, but it must comply with International Humanitarian Law; including the protection of hospitals, civilians, and medical staff. We want to see Israel take greater care to limit its operations to military targets and avoid harming civilians and destroying homes. The UK trebled our aid commitment this financial year and is doing everything it can do to get more aid in and open more crossings.