Lebanon

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 2:27 pm ar 30 Gorffennaf 2024.

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Photo of Brendan O'Hara Brendan O'Hara Scottish National Party, Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber 2:27, 30 Gorffennaf 2024

I thank the Secretary of State for prior sight of his statement and share his deep concern about where the region currently finds itself. He will not need reminding that, in the immediate aftermath of the Hamas atrocity on 7 October, the international community allowed Israel to blur the vital lines between legitimate self-defence and a lust for revenge. As a result, Israel has acted with impunity, 40,000 civilians are dead and Gaza has been reduced to rubble. What discussions has he had with Israel and our international partners to ensure that—heaven forbid—should this conflict escalate further, all those involved know, understand and accept that revenge and legitimate self-defence are not the same thing under international law, so that we avoid having another 40,000 civilian casualties in nine months’ time?