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...