Conflict in Gaza Iran 2024-04-30

2024-04-30

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Q1 Direct Answer
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Iran supports Hamas and other proscribed groups, which complicates efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
What assessment has been made of the implications for policies due to Iran's support for proscribed groups operating in Gaza?
Iran's support for Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad compromises our efforts towards a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
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Iran is violating the JCPOA and threatening UK journalists, with proxies causing harm in the region.
Considering Iran's ongoing violations of the JCPOA and its threats to UK journalists, what assessment does my right hon. Friend make on whether the JCPOA remains fit for purpose?
Alongside international partners, we are prepared to use all options available, including triggering UN snapback and ending the JCPOA if necessary.
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Q3 Partial Answer
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The UK has defunded UNRWA, supplies arms to Israel, and often defends Netanyahu's policies. This may undermine international law and harm patients facing starvation.
Given that the UK has defunded UNRWA, continues to supply arms to Israel, and often defends Netanyahu's policies, is there anxiety about undermining international law?
Britain's diplomacy worked towards a common position in respect of UN Security Council resolutions 2720 and 2728, focusing on getting aid into Gaza and releasing hostages.
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The specific concern about undermining international law was not directly addressed.
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