Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Access Debate
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy
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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Access
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Melanie Ward
My hon. Friend is absolutely right; I will come on to say more about that issue.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Clapham and Brixton Hill) (Lab)
My hon. Friend will be aware of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is the largest maritime mission to Gaza and includes civilians from across the globe, two of whom are constituents of mine. This aid mission is entirely legal, non-violent and presents no threat to the Israeli Government or Israeli citizens. However, we have already seen attacks on it, and we know from past experience that it may face further attacks. Does she agree that it should be the primary duty of this Government to protect British citizens, including those participating in the flotilla? If so, will she join me in calling on the Minister to outline exactly what the Government will do to secure the safety of our citizens?