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Whole Day Download the Hansard Wednesday Volume 695 12 May 2021 No. 2 HOUSE OF COMMONS OFFICIAL REPORT PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES (HANSARD) Wednesday 12 May 2021 © Parliamentary Copyright House of Commons 2021 This publication may be reproduced under the terms of the Open Parliament licence, which is published at www.parliament.uk/site-information/copyright/. 123 12 MAY 2021 124 House of Commons Violence in Israel and Palestine 11.36 am Wednesday 12 May 2021 Layla Moran (Oxford West and Abingdon) (LD) The House met at half-past Eleven o’clock (Urgent question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the violence in Israel and PRAYERS Palestine. The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa [MR SPEAKER in the Chair] (James Cleverly): The recent escalation in violence in Virtual participation in proceedings commenced (Orders, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories is deeply 4 June and 30 December 2020). concerning. It is the worst violence seen there for several [NB: [V] denotes a Member participating virtually.] years. As the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have made clear, this cycle of violence must stop and Speaker’s Statement every effort must be made to avoid the loss of life, especially that of children. The UK offers our deepest Mr Speaker: Today we are marking the 80th anniversary condolences to the families of those civilians killed. of the destruction of the House of Commons Chamber Civilian deaths, both in Israel and Gaza, are a tragedy. by the Luftwaffe during what was the biggest air raid on Weurge all sides to refrain from any kind of provocation London of the second world war. This morning the so that calm is restored as quickly as possible. As we Lord Speaker and I laid wreaths at the memorial in enter the final days of the holy month of Ramadan, Westminster Hall in memory of the three members of restoration of peace and security is in everyone’s interest. staff who lost their lives that night. On the way into the The UK will continue to support that goal. The UK Chamber today, my procession paused at the entrance unequivocally condemns the firing of rockets at Jerusalem arch to commemorate the raid. Colleagues will know and other locations in Israel. We strongly condemn that Winston Churchill ordered that the arch be retained these acts of terrorism from Hamas and other terrorist in its bomb-damaged state as an enduring reminder of groups, who must permanently end their incitement the ordeal Westminster suffered during the war. We and rocket fire against Israel. There is no justification remember those who gave their lives to defend this place for any targeting of civilians. Israel has a legitimate and all it represents, and thank friends and allies from right to self-defence and to defend its citizens from across the Commonwealth who helped rebuild what attack. In doing so, it is vital that all actions are was lost. This renewed Chamber will always remain a proportionate, are in line with international humanitarian symbol of the resilience of democracy in the face of law, and make every effort to avoid civilian casualties. adversity. Violence against peaceful worshippers of any faith is As colleagues will know, the Chair of the Backbench unacceptable. The UK has been clear that the attacks Business Committee is elected each Session. Nominations on worshippers must stop. The status quo in Jerusalem are open now and will close at 5 pm on Tuesday 18 May. is important at all times, but especially so during religious Nomination forms are available from the Vote Office, festivals such as Ramadan. Our priority now must be an on the intranet, or by emailing the Public Bill Office at immediate de-escalation on all sides and an end to [email protected]. Candidates need the support civilian deaths. of no fewer than 10 Members from a party represented As I made clear over the weekend, we are concerned in government and no fewer than 10 Members from a about tensions in Jerusalem linked to threatened evictions party not represented in government or from no party. of Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Only Members from a party not represented in government Jarrah. That threat is allayed for now, but we urge Israel may be candidates. If a ballot is necessary I will announce to cease such actions, which in most cases are contrary the arrangements in due course. to international humanitarian law. The UK continues to support international efforts to reduce the tension. The NEW WRIT Foreign Secretary delivered a message of de-escalation Ordered, in a call to the Israeli Foreign Minister yesterday and That the Speaker do issue his Warrant to the Clerk of the will speak to the Palestinian Prime Minister shortly. I Crown to make out a new Writ for the electing of a Member to have spoken to the Israeli ambassador and the Palestinian serve in this present Parliament for the County constituency of head of mission in the UK to urge them to de-escalate Chesham and Amersham in the room of Dame Cheryl Elise and to restore calm. The UK has also engaged at the Kendall Gillan, deceased.—(Mark Spencer.) UN Security Council, calling for all sides to take measures to reduce further violence and making clear our deep concern at the violence at the holy sites in Jerusalem. I am sure that the Security Council will continue to monitor the situation closely, and it is due to reconvene. UK embassies throughout the middle east are engaging with regional partners, and we remain in close contact with the US Administration and our European allies. The situation on the ground over the last few days demonstrates the urgent need to make progress towards peace. The UK remains committed to a two-state solution 125 Violence in Israel and Palestine12 MAY 2021 Violence in Israel and Palestine 126 [James Cleverly] James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con): Over the past week, Hamas is alleged to have fired over 1,000 rockets as the best way to bring peace and stability to the at indiscriminate targets inside Israel. By the same region. I repeat: we urge all sides to show maximum token, Israeli aggression has also escalated. Does my restraint and refrain from taking actions that endanger right hon. Friend agree that we must press in this place civilians and make a sustainable peace more difficult. for both sides to return to direct peace talks and that the targeting of civilians,against international law,is abhorrent? Layla Moran: Ibrahim al-Masri, 11; Marwan al-Masri, James Cleverly: We have spoken with both Israel and six; Rahaf al-Masri, 10; and Yazan al-Masri, aged just the Palestinian Authority to work with them to de-escalate two—those are some of the names of the children killed and bring about peace. My hon. Friend mentions the this week, and last night an Israeli child was added to avoidance of civilian casualties, and we press for that as their numbers. My heart breaks for them, and my heart a priority in all instances. We will continue to work with bleeds for Palestine, for Jerusalem, the city of my family, parties both in the region and in multilateral forums—with for the worshippers attacked by extremists at the al-Aqsa the United States and the European Union perhaps mosque on the holiest night of Ramadan and for all most closely—to push for peace so that we do not have innocent civilians, Israeli and Palestinian. to hear of any more fatalities in either Gaza or Israel. We cannot allow this to escalate any further. The Israeli Government pursuing evictions in Sheikh Jarrah Wayne David (Caerphilly) (Lab) [V]: Like everyone that would be illegal under international humanitarian else in this House, I have been appalled by what we have law, including the fourth Geneva convention, and the seen in Jerusalem, Gaza and Israel. The loss of life has subsequent overly aggressive reaction of the Israeli been terrible, and my heart goes out to the families who authorities,which injured hundreds,has ignited a tinderbox. have lost loved ones. The Labour party strongly condemns Hamas then retaliated, and those strikes must be the indiscriminate firing of over 1,000 rockets by Hamas, condemned too, because violence only begets more and I also strongly condemn the Israeli actions that violence. The UN special envoy last night warned that have killed Palestinian civilians. Israel and the Palestinians the situation is generally must do everything possible to de-escalate the “escalating towards a full-scale war.” situation, and I would urge the Government to do all they can to prevent further conflict. The violence must The Minister will know that he does not say such words stop now. Once this terrible violence has ended, we must lightly, and he refers to not just Israel-Palestine but the ensure that the root causes of the violence are recognised entire region. and addressed. The eviction of Palestinians from their My questions to the Minister are these. Will the UK homes in East Jerusalem must end. International law back Security Council resolutions condemning these must be upheld, and all religious sites must be respected. attacks, regardless of what the US does? Should that At the same time, Britain and the international community fail, will the Minister work with international partners must recognise the commitment to a two-state solution. such as the European Union to issue a statement on Will the Government commit to doing this? de-escalation in the strongest possible terms today? What steps is the UK taking to stop the attempted James Cleverly: The hon.
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