Speeches by Morello.

“Thank you for joining us. It would be helpful to understand what you believe the aims of the Israeli Government are in the conflict in Gaza. What are their stated aims? To what extent is the way in which they are perpetrating the conflict likely to deliver those outcomes?”

“In other places around the world—I am thinking of places such as Kosovo and East Timor—the international community has effectively carved out a new territory or jurisdiction. If we accept that that is within the purview of the UN or the international community—whatever the medium is for doing that—is it perfectly viabl…”

“In other places around the world—I am thinking of places such as Kosovo and East Timor—the international community has effectively carved out a new territory or jurisdiction. If we accept that that is within the purview of the UN or the international community—whatever the medium is for doing that—is it perfectly viabl…”

“I go back to my earlier point about what the journey to a safe and secure Israel looks like, and the continuation of the war in Gaza since the end of the ceasefire, and the way it is being perpetrated. Is there any suggestion in your mind that that is bringing about an escalation to a point where you have a ceasefire t…”

“Can we talk about access for aid? Obviously, if I accept your principle that the Government are not trying to target civilians, why are there constraints on the amount of aid that is getting into the Gaza strip? That seems like a deliberate targeting of civilians, if that is humanitarian aid for the population.”

“We have heard evidence from the Palestinian side as well. I am very keen to understand what Israel is trying to achieve and whether the way in which the war is being carried out is a route to the safe return of the hostages, to safety and security for Israel, and to X—to what. What is the 10-year plan?”

“You raise an interesting point that some of the hostages, unfortunately many of them dead, were released under a ceasefire agreement.”

“Thank you for joining us. It would be helpful to understand what you believe the aims of the Israeli Government are in the conflict in Gaza. What are their stated aims? To what extent is the way in which they are perpetrating the conflict likely to deliver those outcomes?”

“Let us extrapolate from that. One of the stated aims that you outlined earlier was the eradication of Hamas. If you are not able to distinguish between a civilian death and the death of a Hamas combatant, what number do the Government recognise as fatalities for the area? The biggest issue we have is that the only numb…”

“All of which we have heard a lot of evidence about, but what do you believe the aims of the Government are in Gaza at this time?”

“In terms of how the IDF or the Government are perpetrating the conflict in Gaza—how they are carrying out the war in Gaza—how effective is that at delivering those outcomes? If, as you have stated, the only outcome is a sense of security and the return of the prisoners—”

“Hostages. If that is the only end game, what is the end game for the Palestinians? There are two elements to that question. Is the way that Israel is perpetrating the conflict at the moment conducive to achieving the release of the hostages? Also, if the hostages and security for Israel are the only desired outcome, wh…”

“We have heard evidence from the Palestinian side as well. I am very keen to understand what Israel is trying to achieve and whether the way in which the war is being carried out is a route to the safe return of the hostages, to safety and security for Israel, and to X—to what. What is the 10-year plan?”

“It is my honour and privilege to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee with the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed), and I put on record my support for her and my outrage at her treatment. Given that this is how the current Israeli Government act towards their allies, disregarding democratic and diplom…”

“Madam President, Russian interference in Georgia predates the most recent crisis. I am interested in the 2008 Russia-Georgia conflict. To what extent do you feel the response by the UK, Europe and the west was appropriate, given Russian aggression? Do you believe that response influenced Vladimir Putin’s future actions…”

“To the point about having to pivot to a different strategy, we have seen Russia occupying Crimea and we have seen Russian activity in Moldova and other countries. To what extent has Russia been able to influence Georgian politics through the breakaway states of South Ossetia and Abkhazia? Has that given Russia any leve…”

“At a time when we are talking about the possibility of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, is there a lesson that Ukraine should learn from Georgian negotiations with Russia?”

“Ukraine is also seeking EU membership and NATO membership. Earlier, you outlined the importance of the Euro-Atlantic pathway. Is membership of those two organisations, in your mind, the only true deterrent to Russian aggression?”

“The maintenance and upkeep of the 6,000 properties that constitute the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s overseas estate is estimated to cost £250 million a year. In recent years, that has been funded through the sale of assets. Drawdown on the receipts of those sales is due to run out either this year or …”

“3. What steps he is taking with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to provide funding for urgent repairs to his Department’s overseas estates.”