That this House notes its profound concern over the impact of Israel’s illegal ingress into sovereign Palestinian territory on maternal care; highlights the findings of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel in which a 41 percent decline in livebirths has been reported in the first half of 2025 when compared to 2022; demands that the Government officially recognises the crimes that are being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by an undemocratic and terrorist Israeli regime; thanks the important work of many surgeons who have worked and continue to work in Gaza, including Nizam Mamode, Nick Maynard, Victoria Rose and Dr Mohammed Mustafa who, alongside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Australian Government, is desperately seeking to get a maternity hospital caring for woman and children into Gaza; calls on the Government and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to support this endeavour, recognising their moral responsibility to ensure that adequate medical and humanitarian aid reaches the people of Gaza.

That this House notes its profound concern over the impact of Israel’s illegal ingress into sovereign Palestinian territory on maternal care; highlights the findings of the UN Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel in which a 41 percent decline in livebirths has...

That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state property; notes that the establishment of settlements, land seizures and forced displacement of Palestinian communities violate international law; recalls the July 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice, which found that Israel’s continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is unlawful and must end as rapidly as possible, and that all new settlement activity must cease; further notes the Court made clear that all states, including the UK, must not only recognise this situation as unlawful but must refrain from any aid or assistance that maintains it and must take steps to prevent economic or trade activity that entrenches it; also notes that the Government rightly imposed widespread sanctions on Russia for its illegal war in Ukraine but has failed to do so in light of Israel’s reported war crimes and repeated international law violations; and calls on the Government to meet its legal obligations following the ICJ Opinion by banning trade and investment in goods and services with illegal Israeli settlements, imposing targeted sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes on all individuals and entities complicit in Israel’s occupation, suspending the UK–Israel trade agreement until Israel complies with international law, and imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

That this House condemns the May 2026 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s army to seize 70% of the Gaza Strip; further condemns Israel's intensified annexation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory of the West Bank, including the approval of plans to register land there as Israeli state...

That this House condemns the interception by the Israel Defence Forces of vessels forming part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters; notes with grave concern reports that 428 humanitarian volunteers from 40 countries have been abducted and detained while attempting to bring attention to the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza; further notes that those detained include Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, alongside Irish citizens and others acting in solidarity with the Palestinian people; believes that the seizure of civilian vessels in international waters represents a serious violation of international law and forms part of a wider pattern of impunity in Israel’s conduct towards Gaza; reaffirms that the people of Gaza must not be collectively punished, starved, besieged or denied access to humanitarian assistance; calls for the immediate release of all those detained, full consular access, the return of seized vessels and property, and an independent investigation into the interception; and further calls on the UK Government to support unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza by land, sea and air, and work urgently with international partners to secure a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, the protection of civilians, and an end to the occupation and blockade.

That this House condemns the interception by the Israel Defence Forces of vessels forming part of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters; notes with grave concern reports that 428 humanitarian volunteers from 40 countries have been abducted and detained while attempting to bring attention to the catastrophic humanitarian situation...

That this House is gravely concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Dr Antonis Vradis, Malcolm Ducker and Hugh Stirling, following the recent interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla during its humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have also been boarded, with British nationals among the passengers detained; calls on the Government to urgently confirm the steps being taken to guarantee the safety and immediate release of these detainees; and urges the UK to press the Israeli Government to reopen all aid routes into Gaza to allow for the unimpeded flow of food, aid, medical and humanitarian supplies into the Strip.

That this House is gravely concerned for the safety of British nationals, including Dr Antonis Vradis, Malcolm Ducker and Hugh Stirling, following the recent interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla during its humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza; notes that previous aid flotillas have also been boarded, with British...

That this House notes with concern the decision of the Israeli authorities to deny entry into Gaza to Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem; further notes that the Diocese is responsible for the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, which has continued to operate throughout the current conflict despite severe limitations and extremely challenging circumstances; recognises that the Archbishop had intended to visit the hospital in order to review its situation, provide pastoral care and encouragement to staff and patients, and assess urgent humanitarian needs within the complex; acknowledges the historic presence of an ancient and resilient Christian community in Gaza; also notes that Archbishop Hosam Naoum is an Israeli citizen and the Head of his Church in the region; and calls on His Majesty’s Government to raise this matter with the Israeli authorities and to urge reconsideration of the decision in order to facilitate his pastoral visit to Al Ahli Hospital and the wider Christian community in Gaza.

That this House notes with concern the decision of the Israeli authorities to deny entry into Gaza to Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem; further notes that the Diocese is responsible for the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, which has continued to operate throughout the current...

That this House marks the first anniversary of the killing of 15 Palestinian aid workers in Tel al-Sultan, Gaza, on 23 March 2025, including paramedics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, firefighters from the Palestinian Civil Defence, and a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East staff member; notes findings from a joint investigation by Forensic Architecture and Earshot showing Israeli forces fired over 900 rounds at a convoy of clearly marked emergency vehicles before advancing on survivors, some of whom were reportedly shot at close range; further notes the investigation describes a coordinated attack with no return fire and the burial of victims alongside their vehicles in a mass grave; recognises the protected status of humanitarian personnel under international law; calls on the Government to clarify any UK surveillance activity over Gaza following the attack; urges suspension of all UK military collaboration with Israel pending a full, independent investigation; further calls on the Government to support international efforts to ensure accountability and protect civilians and aid workers in conflict zones; and further recognises the UK’s obligations under international humanitarian law, including the duty to prevent complicity in violations and to uphold the safety of medical and emergency personnel.

That this House marks the first anniversary of the killing of 15 Palestinian aid workers in Tel al-Sultan, Gaza, on 23 March 2025, including paramedics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, firefighters from the Palestinian Civil Defence, and a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the...