Israel and Palestine: Humanitarian Aid Debate

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Department: Department for International Development

Israel and Palestine: Humanitarian Aid

Lord Grocott Excerpts
Thursday 24th July 2014

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Northover Portrait Baroness Northover
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As I said, we are seeking an immediate ceasefire with no preconditions on either side, which is something that the noble Baroness, Lady Amos, emphasised. It is extremely important that the underlying problems in this area are also addressed. As the noble Lord will know, we press the issue of those restrictions all the time, as we do settlements and all the other relevant areas, as well as what Hamas is doing.

Lord Grocott Portrait Lord Grocott (Lab)
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My Lords—

Lord Dykes Portrait Lord Dykes (LD)
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Will my noble friend—