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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Richard Wheeler

Lammy: Difficult to see how Gaza aid blockade compatible with international law

Displaced Palestinians carrying their belongings travelling from Beit Hanoun to Jabaliya (Jehad Alshrafi/AP/PA) - (AP)

David Lammy said it is “difficult to see” how Israel’s denial of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza “can be compatible with international humanitarian law”.

But the Foreign Secretary was heckled by some opposition MPs as he stopped short of repeating his previous remarks that there had been a “breach of international law” by Israel, as he instead said the UK Government believes there is a “clear risk” of such an occurrence.

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