Written question asked by Bob Blackman (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Hamas: UNRWA

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, if he will have discussions with his UN counterparts on the reports of an alleged Hamas (a) war room and (b) weapons depot being located in a UNRWA school in Nuseirat, 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. Care must be taken to limit operations to military targets and to minimise harm to civilians and civilian objects.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 26869
Session: 2023-24
Subjects: Armed conflict Schools Gaza Hamas UNRWA
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Hamas: UNRWA

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