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Mitchell says the government is deeply concerned about the prospect of an offensive in Rafah.
It is impossible to see where civilians can go.
He condemns Hamas for fighting amongst civilians.
But the consequence of this is that Israel can only reach Hamas at an “incredible cost” in civilian lives. He says Israel should reflect on whether an offensive would be in their long-term interests.
6m ago09.34 EST
Andrew Mitchell, the development minister, is speaking now on behalf of the government. He says David Lammy urged MPs to come together, and he says the best way for this to happen would be for the the Commons to support the government.
He says the government intends to move its amendment (implying it will vote against Labour’s, although he does not say that explicitly.)
Here is the text of the government one. It says the house:
supports Israel’s right to self-defence, in compliance with international humanitarian law, against the terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas; condemns the slaughter, abuse and gender-based violence perpetrated on 7 October 2023; further condemns the use of civilian areas by Hamas and others for terrorist operations; urges negotiations to agree…
2024-02-21 09:29:24
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