Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 5 January 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Gaza: Hospitals
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of a bombing of a paediatric hospital in Gaza on 26 December 2020.
- Answer
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We are deeply concerned by the situation in Gaza. The UK condemns the firing of rockets at civilian populations and urges both sides to work together to promote peace. Any attacks targeted against civilians are unlawful and unjustifiable. All countries, including Israel, have a legitimate right to self-defence, and the right to defend their citizens from attack. In doing so, it is vital that all actions are proportionate, in line with International Humanitarian Law, and are calibrated to avoid civilian casualties. We continue to call upon Hamas and other terrorist groups to permanently end their incitement and rocket fire against Israel.
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- 2019-21
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- Bombings Hospitals Gaza
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