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Israel: International Humanitarian Law

Asked by Richard BurgonLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18964

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has commissioned external legal advice on Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We continue to keep Israel's compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Gaza under review through a regular assessments process, informed by legal advice. Our judgment on Israel's IHL compliance remains as set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to Parliament on 2 September.

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