Qatar: Israeli Strike Debate
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Iqbal Mohamed
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Qatar: Israeli Strike
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Mr Falconer
I can confirm that the British Government’s position remains as set out by the then Foreign Secretary last week.
Iqbal Mohamed (Dewsbury and Batley) (Ind)
I join the House in its condemnation of the attacks against civilians in Jerusalem this week.
The impunity and military support afforded to the state of Israel over the past 77 years, and as it carries out the ongoing genocide in Gaza and wider Palestine, has emboldened its leaders to launch assaults in Lebanon, Syria, Iran, Tunisia and now Qatar, killing thousands and forcing millions to flee their homes across the region. Is the Minister not concerned that the British Government’s continued support for a rogue state perpetrating repeated violations of international law will lead to Israel invading other countries, and undermine the UK’s security and credibility on the world stage? Does he agree that Qatar has a right to defend itself against this unprovoked illegal attack?
Mr Falconer
I have set out our position in relation to a whole range of Israeli Government actions with which we disagree, so I am not sure I would characterise our position in the way that the hon. Gentleman did. I have already set out our position on the relevant questions of international law as far as I am able.