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Written question asked by Steve Double (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Hospitals

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of recent reports of a weapons cache found by the Israel Defense Forces at the MRI centre at the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Answer

Hamas is putting Palestinian civilians at grave risk by embedding themselves in the civilian population and civilian infrastructure. The UK is aware of reports of Hamas using healthcare facilities and other infrastructure, such as schools, as bases and command nodes.

All parties must act in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. All possible measures must be taken to ensure the safety of medical personnel and facilities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25865
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Hospitals Weapons Israel Gaza Hamas
Link
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