Gaza: Israel
Lords · Question HL8112 · Tabled 4 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Israeli Defence Force’s reported use of the ‘Dahiya Doctrine’, the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure; and of whether it is compatible with international humanitarian la
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 17 Jun 2025
Our International Humanitarian Law (IHL) assessments consider Israel's commitment to and compliance with IHL in a number of areas including compliance with the principle of distinction in the conduct of hostilities. We take any allegations of deliberate o...