Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 18600

Gaza: Health Professions

Tabled: 9 December 2024

Answered: 19 December 2024

Named Day

Question

Ben Lake

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps is he taking to help ensure that (a) protections under international humanitarian law for medical professionals in Gaza are upheld and (b) people who violate such

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

It is unacceptable that over 1000 health workers have reportedly been killed since 7 October 2023. Israel must do more to protect civilians and those working to support those in such desperate need. The UK has raised protection of civilians and the destru...

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