Israel and Gaza

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

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Khalid Mahmood Khalid Mahmood Llafur, Birmingham, Perry Barr 4:11, 20 Mai 2024

For the avoidance of any doubt among Government Members, I have opposed Hamas since 2007. I opposed their atrocities on 7 October and continue to do that, so there are no sides as far as I am concerned; I think the actions taken by the IDF need to be criticised as well, and it needs to be held to account.

The Deputy Foreign Secretary said to my right hon. Friend Mr Lammy that the ICC does not have jurisdiction. He said to the SNP spokesperson, Brendan O’Hara, that the pre-trial chamber has not reached a decision. He said to Joanna Cherry from the SNP that we have to wait and that this is not the right moment. Does he believe that the ICC has jurisdiction on this issue? Will he give a straight answer—yes or no?