Written question asked by Claudia Webbe (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 19 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2024. A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. A substantive answer was provided by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Gaza: Israel
- Question
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To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that individuals are held to account for alleged human rights violations in the conflict in Gaza.
- Answer
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Israel has endured the worst terrorist attack in its history at the hands of Hamas. We support Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, but it must comply with International Humanitarian Law.
We continue to closely monitor the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including with reference to alleged violations of human rights in Gaza.
In Israel's case, in the first instance, the UK Government would expect the Israeli domestic legal system to investigate and, where appropriate, take action against those accused of human rights violations and abuses, including members of Hamas.
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- Reference
- 7723
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Human rights Israel Palestine Gaza
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- 2024-01-18 12:55:19 +0000
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