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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Debate between Scott Benton and Andrew Mitchell
Tuesday 14th November 2023

(6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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The hon. Gentleman and I share the common aim of ending the suffering—there is nothing between us on that. The argument is about how best to achieve it. That is why the Opposition Front Benchers and the Government have determined that trying to promote humanitarian pauses is the right way to proceed.

Scott Benton Portrait Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Ind)
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Although nobody wants to see the conflict continue, does the Minister agree that those who call for an immediate ceasefire must initially acknowledge that Hamas are a terrorist organisation, that they started the conflict through their horrific attack on 7 October, and that terrorist organisations agree to ceasefires only when it suits their military aims, rather than for genuine humanitarian reasons?

Andrew Mitchell Portrait Mr Mitchell
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My hon. Friend is wise in pointing out the reasons why the combatants are not seeking to achieve a ceasefire at this time.