Written questions

Palestine: War Crimes

Lords · Question HL12237 · Tabled 24 Nov 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 19 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Deech

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports alleging torture and unlawful killing of civilians by Hamas in Palestine following the October ceasefire; and what representations they have made to the Palestinian Authority about

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 19 Dec 2025

The UK is concerned by reports of torture and unlawful killings of civilians in Gaza following the ceasefire. We condemn all such acts, and reiterate that international humanitarian law must be upheld by all parties. We urge full compliance with the Unite...