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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Israel

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are taking action, with international partners, to dissuade the government of Israel from undertaking a military ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza.

Answer

We are clear that do not support a major operation in Rafah unless there is a very clear plan for how to protect people and save lives. We have not seen that plan so, in these circumstances, we do not support a major operation in Rafah.

The fastest way to end the conflict is to secure a deal which gets the hostages out and allows for a stop in the fighting in Gaza. We must then work with our international partners to turn that pause into a sustainable, permanent ceasefire.

We must remain focused on a long-term solution to this crisis - a political horizon for the Palestinians, providing a credible and irreversible pathway towards a two-state solution.

We have consistently made these points to Israel, at all levels.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4343
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Armed conflict Israel Gaza
Link
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