Palestinian Rights: Government Support

Discusses the weakening Palestinian healthcare system in the west bank due to Israel's withholding of tax revenues, reports from WHO on essential medications out of stock and health workers not receiving full salaries.

Argued that the denial of Palestinian rights by the UK has led to today's situation; called for recognition of their state and protection against unlawful killings, evictions, and displacement.

Gaza is home to 2 million people, and the west bank is home to 3 million. The coming days are critical for humanitarian aid, rebuilding efforts, and a return to peace.

The MP supports the case for peace in the region through justice and international law, mentioning visits to Israel, west bank, and Gaza. He highlights the importance of carrying out international law regarding illegal occupation and bombardment.

Acknowledging Israel’s right to defend herself against Hamas while also recognising the need for compassion and empathy for Palestinian civilians, who are victims of violence, deprived of necessities and subjected to an increasingly precarious living situation.

Visited Israel in 2012; the conditions were appalling then, now they are worse. Criticised Israeli actions in Gaza for creating future Hamas radicals.

Pays tribute to officials working hard to navigate the story in East Jerusalem and those seeking peace while living under conflict, acknowledges the strength of feeling shared by many hon. Members.

Shares experiences from his visit to Israel and Palestine, highlights devastation in Gaza, calls for immediate humanitarian aid and challenging measures that undermine aid, emphasizes the need for recognising the state of Palestine and ensuring aid reaches where it is needed.

Discusses the genocide in Gaza, UK's complicity through licensed arms exports and military support, calls on the government to recognise the state of Palestine, stop all arms sales to Israel, implement sanctions, commit significant funding for rebuilding Gaza.

Describes his recent visit to Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank with a cross-party group. Highlights the impact of the aid suspension during Ramadan and the destruction seen in Gaza. Mentions the resilience of Palestinian people and peacebuilders. Acknowledged the work of Yachad in educating MPs and providing hope for a brighter future.

Speaks about witnessing daily violence by extremist settlers in the occupied territories, including incidents such as stone-throwing and car vandalism against a young schoolgirl's family. Describes the demolition of a primary school funded with UK aid.

The MP calls for absolute clarity that Palestinians have a right to life and existence, along with international sanctions against Israel until it complies with international law. He highlights the need for widespread sanctions including banning imports of illegal settlement products and imposing an arms ban.

Discussed the need to recognise Palestinian rights sooner rather than later and called for UK action on settler violence, ICJ ruling implementation, and economic support for Palestine.

Highlights the death of a two-month-old baby due to freezing temperatures, calls for the Government to condemn Israeli Ministers' rhetoric as war crimes and genocide.

Thanked everyone for participating in a powerful debate, emphasizing unity against Hamas while supporting Palestinian rights.

Discusses the delegation's visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, witnessing settler violence and its impact on Palestinian families.

The United Kingdom and our Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office staff on the ground in the region are putting in painstaking and tireless diplomatic efforts; our ambassadors are an unsung testament to Britain’s efforts to find peace.

Expresses concern over the fragile ceasefire and urges for the release of hostages held by Hamas, expressing grief at the return of bodies of deceased hostages. Asked the Minister to update the House on recent conversations with the International Committee of the Red Cross.