Gaza: Armed Conflict
Lords · Question HL9007 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will advocate for an independent and thorough investigation of all Israeli attacks on hospitals, healthcare infrastructure and medical personnel in Gaza, and the alleged misuse of those facilities.
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 15 Jul 2025
The situation regarding healthcare facilities in Gaza is dire. The World Health Organization reports that 94 per cent of hospitals are damaged or destroyed and the remaining functional hospitals, including Nasser Hospital, are overwhelmed.In April, the Fo...