The speaker introduced the debate format, mentioning that there are 14 speakers and providing guidance on time limits for contributions from different parties. She suggested no strict time limit to allow equal opportunities for all participants.

Chris Law highlights extensive military raids, car-ramming attacks, and killings of both Israelis and Palestinians. He emphasises the need for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders and calls out systematic discrimination against Palestinians under occupation. He points to UN data showing over 150 Palestinian deaths last year in the west bank alone and highlights settler violence with minimal prosecution. Law also addresses restrictions on freedom of movement, medical exit permits, and health inequalities between Israelis and Palestinians. He concludes by criticising Israel's far-right government policies and the UK Government’s stance against recognising apartheid.

Israel has observer status with the Council of Europe since 1957, and Israel has signed and ratified several conventions. Howell calls for Palestinians to accept similar human rights approaches. He discusses LGBT rights in Gaza, where same-sex couples fear being condemned, highlighting the need for protection and pressure on Palestinian authorities. Also mentioned are instances of torture by Palestinian security forces during peaceful protests and bans on political gatherings. Women's rights under Hamas rule, including lack of protections against domestic violence and rape, and Israel's ban on the death penalty compared to Palestinians' absence of such a ban.

The speaker argues that Palestinian human rights are systematically violated, highlighting issues such as military checkpoints, home demolitions, denial of medical treatment, and routine arrests. He calls for the UK to commit to universal rights, support Palestinians by holding violators accountable, recognise Palestine's right to self-determination, and support the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over the situation in the region.

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The speaker reminds members about the time limit for speeches, advising a seven-minute guideline to ensure fair distribution of speaking time among all participants.

I congratulate the hon. Member for Dundee West on securing the debate and on his eloquence in putting forward the case for human rights in Palestine, acknowledging that he only put one side of the story. He hopes to be able to put the other side of the narrative in the next few minutes. There are reports that LGBT people, women and girls, young people, journalists, and critics of the Palestinian Authority have all been abused in Gaza and the west bank. In Israel, there is a free press and freedom of speech, but this does not occur in Gaza and the Palestinian territories where journalists are often attacked just for criticising the PA. Mujahed Tabjana was detained after publicly criticising the PA and recounted being beaten on arrival and placed in stress positions for many hours. Gender-based violence and honour killings are encouraged in the west bank and Gaza, women do not have the same rights or protections as men, and there is no protection against domestic violence for them. In 2022, Gazan authorities prevented sisters from pursuing domestic violence complaints through the courts by impeding them from accessing a prosecutor to testify on their behalf in court. Palestinian security forces have a terrible record of beating and torturing detainees in interrogation centres despite tens of millions of pounds of British taxpayers’ money spent on training them.

I am grateful to the hon. Member for Dundee West and the Backbench Business Committee for securing this debate, highlighting that conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories are the worst they have been for nearly 20 years due to the new far-right Government in Israel. There have been 98 Palestinians killed this year—17 of them children—and 17 Israelis. MAP says 2,560 Palestinians have been injured so far this year and there have been 260 settler attacks against Palestinians and their properties. Medical Aid for Palestinians, Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights, Defence for Children International, and others have briefed the debate, mentioning that thousands of children are imprisoned in Israeli prisons which is a breach of international law. A quarter of Palestinian children are detained in solitary confinement for an average of 16 days but sometimes up to 40 days, being practised on a widespread basis as a form of torture. Gaza has about 2.2 million people under occupation with 50% unemployment and 60% of people relying on food aid, growing up in abhorrent conditions. The apparatus of occupation for 56 years controls every aspect of the daily lives of Palestinians through home demolition, forced displacement, illegal settlement construction, movement restrictions, arbitrary detention, and systematic discrimination.

Ms Drummond thanked the hon. Member for Dundee West for bringing forward this important debate and declared an interest as she had visited Israel and Palestine in 2016 with other MPs. She focused on the detention and imprisonment of Palestinian adults and children from the Occupied Palestinian Territories, criticising the use of military courts which have a near-perfect conviction rate against Palestinians while settlers receive civil court protection. She cited international law stipulations that military laws should be temporary but noted Israel's policy has existed for 56 years. Ms Drummond detailed how military orders provide extensive regulation over Palestinian life and highlighted detention without trial, where Palestinians can be held up to six months under administrative detention orders. She described the harsh conditions and practices faced by detainees, including blindfolding and solitary confinement, which violate international conventions. She also focused on child detainment, noting that Israel is the only country systematically prosecuting children in military courts. Ms Drummond urged for immediate changes to ensure Palestinian children receive protections equivalent to those of Israeli children.

Expressed concern about the human rights of Palestinians and emphasised that both Israeli and Palestinian civilians face threats to their rights. Criticised the Palestinian Authority for authoritarianism and corruption, highlighting issues such as lack of elections, arbitrary detention, torture, and restrictions on freedom of speech and due process. Highlighted violations against LGBT+ communities and women in Palestine, advocating for balanced criticism of both sides.

Commented on the time limit advisory nature to ensure all speakers have an equal opportunity to contribute.

The hon. Member for Ilford South commended the debate and highlighted the current situation in Palestine, where Palestinians are subject to violence from illegal settlers and state-sanctioned forces under an extreme Israeli Government. He mentioned the death of Rabbi Leo Dee's family and expressed concern over the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces this year, which is three times higher than last year. The UN reported 151 Palestinian deaths in 2021, with 35 being children. Settler violence has also increased, with 260 recorded attacks since January. Tarry noted that his constituents are deeply concerned about the abuse of Palestinians' human rights and ongoing violence. He recalled a visit to Palestine in 1999 when optimism for peace was high but now sees the harsh reality of occupation. He emphasised the health crisis恶化，提到红新月会医疗队遭受的攻击和障碍大幅增加。他还批评了政府发布的2030年英国-以色列双边关系路线图，并询问政府是否认为应该免除对以色列行为的国际审查以及继续支持巴勒斯坦人的权利。

We must send a clear message from this House that the spiral of violence has to stop. The Government should be calling out the root cause, which is the radical spread of settlers illegally through the west bank. My constituents are very clear about five things this Government need to do: implement a ban on settler goods; ensure there are no trade deals with Israel until it demonstrates a fundamental respect for human rights; ban weapons sales unless there is a strong regime supporting human rights; use UN mechanisms for delivering accountability; and recognise the state of Palestine.

Since the formation of the far-right Israeli Government, we have seen opposition spilling out across civil society in the region. We heard the Minister say earlier that he was totally at one with the need for adherence to international law. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz has concluded that Netanyahu’s far-right Government are moving towards a formal, full-fledged apartheid regime. Israel automatically and systematically prosecutes children in military courts lacking fundamental fair trial rights and protections. It is high time Ministers looked at impactful options available to them: recognise the state of Palestine; impose economic sanctions on illegal settlements; revoke the statement on the investigation of Israeli war crimes by the International Criminal Court; push for an international peacekeeping mission.

The violence over the last few weeks has been sickening, leading to a deterioration in the peace process. The new Israeli Government includes figures such as Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich who have made deeply racist remarks. Settlements like E1 make a two-state solution less likely. We must be clear about our stance on international law and oppose Israel's opposition to International Criminal Court’s investigation into crimes in the West Bank. Recognition of Palestine could provide hope for peace.

Israel has elected an extreme Government that poses a threat to judicial independence and deepens illegal military occupation in Palestinian territories. The new Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said there is no such thing as a Palestinian nation, which is chilling. There have been numerous deaths of Palestinians and Israelis this year with 150 Palestinians killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and 30 Israelis killed. I witnessed human rights abuses against Palestinians during my visit to the Occupied Palestinian Territories in 2016 including illegal settlements, military courts where children are tried in a language they don't understand, and families facing eviction from Israeli settlers.

The Israeli security forces' raid on al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan is a deliberate provocation, eroding the sanctity of places of worship. This ongoing violence and illegal settlements by Israel undermine peace efforts and must stop to uphold human rights and support a two-state solution.

The harassment, intimidation, and murder of Palestinian journalists by Israeli state forces is unacceptable. The NUJ seeks justice for Shireen Abu Akleh and other victims through the International Criminal Court and demands that Israel respects press freedom.

Mr Corbyn emphasises the impact of Israeli occupation on Palestinians, discussing historical events such as Nakba Day and personal experiences in Gaza, including meeting a woman displaced since 1948. He highlights daily challenges like checkpoints and restricted movement, and points out that settlements house over 700,000 people while similar numbers were expelled in 1948. Mr Corbyn criticises Israel for failing to provide necessary medical services as per the fourth Geneva convention.

Mr Sheppard condemns violence against civilians and advocates for a wider, longer-term view of the conflict in Israel-Palestine. He highlights the continuous military occupation by Israel as the major issue impacting human rights and peace efforts. Mr Sheppard calls upon the UK Government to work towards ending this occupation and supports the recognition of Palestine. Additionally, he raises concerns about settler violence and the use of the term 'apartheid' in relation to Israeli policies.

Mr Grady supports his colleague's argument and highlights constituent support for Palestinian human rights. He calls upon the UK Government to follow Parliament’s lead by recognising the state of Palestine, advocating for an end to occupation and a two-state solution.

Thanked Chris Law for securing the debate and discussed human rights violations in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including deaths, treatment of children, forcible evictions and demolitions, and restrictions on movement. He highlighted the need for a two-state solution and questioned the UK Government's efforts to hold Israel accountable within international institutions.

Joined in condemning the demolition of schools in Palestinian territories, referencing her November visit to the occupied West Bank where she witnessed the destruction of a school and its subsequent reconstruction followed by another demolition threat involving 58 more schools.

The Government condemns the murder of Lucy, Maia, and Rina Dee by a terrorist and offers condolences to Rabbi Leo Dee. The UK is encouraging de-escalation between Israel and Palestinians following meetings in Aqaba and Sharm El Sheikh. Mitchell addresses four points raised during the debate: demolitions and evictions, child detention, access and movement, and construction permits. He emphasises that the demolition of Palestinian homes by an occupying power is contrary to international humanitarian law. The UK urges both Israel and Palestinians to comply with their obligations under international law and supports Bedouin communities through a legal aid programme. Mitchell states that the Government will continue to seek fair and balanced scrutiny of Israel.

Law thanks constituents, people of Scotland, UK, and worldwide for informing him about the debate on Palestine. He emphasises that words are not enough and that a clear position is needed based on values and human rights as per international law. Law argues that silence from the Government is complicity in allowing serious crimes to go unchecked.