Paula Barker

Paula Barker

Labour — Liverpool Wavertree

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 April 2025

Debate

Gaza: Israeli Military Operations

Contribution

More than 300 Palestinian children have been killed since Israel’s new offensive began. What worries me about the Government is that they do not seem to have any red lines that Israel must not cross. We need robust action, not words. The two-state solution, which is on its knees, is not a by-product of peace; it is the route to peace. If the time for recognition is not now, then when is it? What will the Government’s response be when Israel permanently occupies part of Gaza, as its Defence Minister seems to be insinuating it will?

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