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Israel-Palestine Conflict Government Response 2025-10-30
30 October 2025
Lead MP
Emily Thornberry
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Foreign Affairs
Other Contributors: 7
At a Glance
Emily Thornberry raised concerns about israel-palestine conflict government response 2025-10-30 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The situation in Palestine is a humanitarian catastrophe, an injustice, and unfinished business. The UK needs to have a stronger voice regarding the conflict and it should recognise Palestine as a state. It also recommends immediate humanitarian aid under UN auspices, protection of the West Bank from settler violence, evacuation of injured children for medical treatment, participation in peacebuilding, and a comprehensive ban on import of settlement goods. Additionally, the committee calls for evidence collection to support future legal action.
Julian Lewis
Con
New Forest East
Asked about what should be done if Hamas refuses to disarm and give way to the Palestinian Authority. He inquired whether the Foreign Affairs Committee had considered a plan for Gaza's future.
Uma Kumaran
Lab
Stratford and Bow
Emphasised the need for specialist care for children who have witnessed unimaginable horrors due to war and humanitarian crisis, underlining that the long road to recovery must include their survival, safety, and dignity.
Honiton and Sidmouth
Noted the limited support for a two-state solution in Israel and expressed hope that Britain's contribution should go beyond humanitarian action towards making a two-state solution a reality.
Alex Ballinger
Lab
Halesowen
Welcomed the ceasefire but noted it is only the first step towards lasting peace, urging UK to play its part in security and governance as we move toward a two-state solution.
Jim Shannon
DUP
Strangford
Expressed support for the stance that Hamas must be disarmed and prevented from existing to achieve lasting peace. Emphasised the collective push by countries like the USA, UK, EU, and Arab states against Hamas.
Olivia Blake
Lab
Sheffield Hallam
Expressed appreciation for the Foreign Affairs Committee report and raised concerns about media access to Gaza. Asked if the committee could look into future media access to gather evidence better.
Meg Hillier
Lab/Co-op
Hackney South and Shoreditch
Congratulated the Committee on its report and questioned about gathering evidence by international organisations. Highlighted concerns over undermining international jurists and courts, emphasising the need for a reckoning on both sides of the conflict.
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