Following the Government statement on the Israel-Gaza situation and the humanitarian pause, James Sunderland seeks reassurance of efforts being undertaken to urge restraint on both sides to protect civilians in Gaza.

James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con)

The conflict in the middle east is tragic, complex and, sadly, protracted. While the House is broadly aligned on the need to defeat Hamas, could the Minister please reassure me of the efforts being undertaken to urge restraint among all protagonists in the protection of civilians and non-combatants in Gaza?

The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Mr Andrew Mitchell)

Britain has been very clear about the importance of respecting international humanitarian law in all circumstances.

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