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Israel and Gaza

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 4:11 pm ar 20 Mai 2024.

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Photo of Paulette Hamilton Paulette Hamilton Llafur, Birmingham, Erdington 4:11, 20 Mai 2024

We must not forget that civilians and their children are the innocent victims of this war. The UN says that 800,000 people have been forced to flee Rafah since 6 May. In Gaza, there is clearly nowhere left that is safe, so will the Minister explain what he thinks the consequences should be for any all-out attack on Rafah and any forced displacement of civilians?

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