Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 10861

Palestinians: Disability

Tabled: 23 October 2024

Answered: 4 November 2024

Named Day

Question

Abtisam Mohamed

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on evacuating disabled Palestinians so that they can receive treatment.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The plight of sick, injured and disabled people in Gaza is deeply distressing. We have pressed Israel at senior levels to urgently establish sustained, safe and timely passage for patients who need medical or surgical interventions not available in Gaza. ...

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