Written question asked by Martin Rhodes (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Older People

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the impact of the conflict in Gaza on older people living in Gaza.

Original answer: Vandalised groups such as the elderly are disproportionately impacted by long standing conflicts and recent escalations of violence in the Middle East including the war in Gaza. We continue to call for a lift on the aid blockade in Gaza, and for all parties to re-engage in ceasefire negotiations to get the hostages out and to secure a permanent end to the conflict, leading to a two-state solution and a lasting peace.

The answer was corrected by Hamish Falconer (Labour)

on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Corrected answer: Marginalised~~Vandalised~~ groups such as the elderly are disproportionately impacted by long standing conflicts and recent escalations of violence in the Middle East including the war in Gaza. We continue to call for a lift on the aid blockade in Gaza, and for all parties to re-engage in ceasefire negotiations to get the hostages out and to secure a permanent end to the conflict, leading to a two-state solution and a lasting peace.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 57551
Session: 2024-26
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Subjects: Armed conflict Older people Gaza
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