Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 66303
Israel: Palestinians
Tabled: 9 July 2025
Answered: 29 July 2025
Named DayQuestion
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Israeli government plans to confine Palestinians to the Rafah area of Gaza.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerWe are appalled by Israeli Defence Minister Katz's proposal to move Gaza's population to Rafah. Palestinian territory must not be reduced. Civilians must be able to return to their communities. We need to move towards a ceasefire deal and open a pathway to lasting peace.