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Proceeding contribution from Richard Burden (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 June 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Gaza Flotilla.


Gaza Flotilla

Is it not clear that Israel believes that it has done absolutely nothing wrong when it sends armed commandos to attack in international waters ships carrying humanitarian supplies to a tiny strip of land where more than 60% of the population are food-insecure? Could that not be because, for many years now, Israel has put itself above international law, without consequence from the international community? What does the Foreign Secretary think the practical consequences should be if Israel does not abide by the will of the international community this time?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
510 c449 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Detainees Death Deportation Closures Borders International assistance Humanitarian aid Transport Shipping Sanctions Israel Palestine Gaza Hamas
Link
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