Israel and Palestine

Part of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – in the House of Commons am ar 24 Hydref 2023.

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Photo of James Cleverly James Cleverly Foreign Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

I can assure the right hon. Gentleman that that is exactly the tone of the conversations we are having. The preservation of civilian life remains a priority, and we discuss this regularly and at every level with the Israeli Government. Of course we reflect on the point that Israel itself—as well as the countries in the near neighbourhood—is trying to prevent this from becoming a regional conflict. As I say, professionalism and restraint by the Israeli Defence Forces are an important part of preventing this from becoming a regional conflict.