Extract from FCDO topical questions: Israel - June 21

Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab): Last week marked the 15th anniversary of Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which has caused a humanitarian crisis in the region. Will the Minister condemn the ongoing blockade and outline what steps the UK is taking to try to bring it to an end?

The Minister for Asia and the Middle East (Amanda Milling): As it happens, after this session I will be travelling to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, which will obviously be a good opportunity to explore a number of different issues and our bilateral relationship with Israel.