MPs to debate petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
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On Monday 11 December, MPs will debate e-petitions 648225,
648383 and 648292, relating to Israel and Palestine. Cat Smith MP,
Chair of the Petitions Committee, has been asked to open the
debate. The Rt Hon Leo Docherty MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary
of State, will respond on behalf of the Government. Petitions
relating to Israel and Palestine This petition, which has over
149,000 signatures, states: “We want the UK to be neutral in the
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On Monday 11 December, MPs will debate e-petitions 648225, 648383 and 648292, relating to Israel and Palestine. Cat Smith MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee, has been asked to open the debate. The Rt Hon Leo Docherty MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, will respond on behalf of the Government. Petitions relating to Israel and Palestine This petition, which has over 149,000 signatures, states: “We want the UK to be neutral in the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and withdraw offers of support for Israel.” This petition, which has over 196,000 signatures, states: “The UK Government should urge the Israeli Government to stop the blockade of Food, Fuel and Electricity to the already impoverished city of Gaza.” This petition, which has over 250,000 signatures, states: “We want the Government to seek a ceasefire and also seek to address the root cause of the current conflict by promoting dialogue and advocating for the end of Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.” Government responses In its response (given on 6 November) to the first petition, the Government said: “The UK supports Israel’s right to self-defence in line with international humanitarian law. We will continue to lead and support efforts towards a two state solution between Israel and the PA.” In its response (given on 10 November) to the second petition, the Government said: “The UK continues to urge all sides to adhere to international humanitarian law, and to call for immediate, unimpeded and safe humanitarian access for lifesaving aid to reach civilians.” In its response (given on 13 November) to the third petition, the Government said: “We are focused on conflict resolution. We have consistently called for humanitarian pauses to allow aid in and hostages out, and welcome the announcement of four-hour pauses as a first step.” The debate will last up to three hours, and will provide opportunities for MPs to question the Government directly on this issue. The debate will take place in Westminster Hall from 4.30pm, and will be available to view on Parliament TV and on YouTube. Where in the country were these petitions signed? The top 10 parliamentary constituencies that supported these petitions were as follows: Remain neutral in Israel-Palestine conflict and withdraw support for Israel
Urge the Israel Government to allow fuel, electricity and food into Gaza
Seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip
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