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Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 14 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Hamas: UNRWA

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, pursuant to the Answer of 1 March 2024 to Question 15935 on Hamas: UNRWA and with reference to his oral contribution of 27 February 2024 on Israel and Gaza, Official Report, column 155, what evidence his Department received from Israel on the allegations against the UN Relief and Works Agency; and if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of Israel's cooperation with UN investigations into those allegations.

Answer

We are appalled by allegations that United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the heinous 7 October attack against Israel.

We have urged Israel to cooperate fully with these investigations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18736
Session
2023-24
Related items
Israel and Gaza
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Hamas: UNRWA
Friday, 1 March 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Hamas: UNRWA
Friday, 19 April 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Staff Israel Hamas UNRWA
Link
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