PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Gaza: Israel (6 February 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, with reference to paragraph 30 of the summary grounds of the Secretary of State in the case of The King (on the application of Al-Haq) v. Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether an assessment of Israel’s compliance with International Humanitarian Law in its military engagement in Gaza has been made under his Department's international humanitarian law compliance assessment process since 29 December 2023.

Asked by:
Zarah Sultana (Independent)

Answer

We regularly review advice about Israel's capability and commitment to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and act in accordance with that advice. We continue to call for IHL to be respected and civilians to be protected. We continue to urge Israel take greater care to limit its operations to military targets and avoid harming civilians and destroying homes.


Answered by:
Mr Andrew Mitchell (Conservative)
19 February 2024

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