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Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 18 September 2025

Debate

Gaza: UN Commission of Inquiry Report

Contribution

Like my noble friend, I worry about our immunity to this and that we lose our capacity for compassion and to feel the horror of what is happening. I note the concern that we see on the streets, which is sometimes expressed in ways that we do not agree with and would not wish to see further. The worst thing about what is happening is that it is so preventable. The attacks on hospitals and civilians, including children, and the danger that these put the hostages in, could and should be stopped. We are hopeful that by continuing to make the statements that we make and to exert diplomatic pressure on the Government of Israel and talk to them—Israel should be a close ally and friend; historically it has been so close to people in this country, which makes it all the more saddening to see what is happening—very soon we can see an end to this needless violence.

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