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Gaza: Israel

Asked by Apsana BegumLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 19116

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many incidents of Israeli military action in Gaza have been assessed by her Department since September 2024; and how many of those incidents have been assessed as possible breaches of international law.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The findings of our International Humanitarian Law assessments are confidential. They have, however, led us to conclude that Israel is not committed to comply with International Humanitarian Law in Gaza. We have, therefore, suspended or refused export licences for items that may be used by the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza. These suspensions remain fully in place.

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