Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 617

Gaza: Water

Tabled: 18 July 2024
Answered: 25 July 2024

Question

Chris Law

Scottish National PartyDundee Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Israeli Government on increasing the flow of water to Gaza through the Mekorot water supply lines.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
International Humanitarian Law provides for the protection of civilians and civilian objects, which includes water supply. Israel must take steps working with humanitarian agencies to fully restore water supplies and to significantly increase the flow of ...

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