Israel and Gaza Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Israel and Gaza

Anthony Mangnall Excerpts
Monday 23rd October 2023

(6 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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This House stands united in saying that Israel has a right to defend itself. Then it should stand united with Israel’s right to defend itself in line with international humanitarian law.

Anthony Mangnall Portrait Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)
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After the appalling protests this weekend, will the Prime Minister endorse the October declaration, which so many Members of this House and the other place have signed, and encourage all people across this country to stand up for British Jews? I welcome the decision to double the aid in this situation, but will he reassure the House that not a single penny of it will fall into the hands of Hamas?

Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend obviously speaks with experience on this issue. I assure him that the Development Minister is very seized of that particular question. Historically, the vast bulk of our aid has been both humanitarian and channelled through the UN, but we will of course make sure that it gets to the people who need it and is not syphoned off or hijacked by Hamas.