Gaza: Water
Commons · Question 617 · Tabled 18 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Question
Asked by Chris Law
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the Israeli Government on increasing the flow of water to Gaza through the Mekorot water supply lines.
Answer
Answered by Hamish Falconer, 25 Jul 2024
International Humanitarian Law provides for the protection of civilians and civilian objects, which includes water supply. Israel must take steps working with humanitarian agencies to fully restore water supplies and to significantly increase the flow of ...