Minister Hamish Falconer to give evidence on situation in the Middle East
One year on from the Foreign Affairs Committee’s report on the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Committee will hold an evidence session with Minister Hamish Falconer, examining developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Middle East region.
The session will examine the progress that has been made against the Committee’s recommendations.
The situation in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement will be covered in the session, with questions likely to examine the UK Government’s position on President Trump’s Board of Peace, and reports that Israel continues to block humanitarian aid reaching Gaza. Members may ask about the potential annexation of West Bank and East Jerusalem by the Israeli government.
Meeting details
The session will also cover developments in Lebanon and Syria. Questions are likely to focus on the UK’s efforts to support nation-building in Lebanon. The situation in Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime and the assumption of power by Ahmad Al-Sharaa, will be covered. Members are likely to ask about the UK’s role in encouraging Syria’s transition to an inclusive, democratic country and the potential for the UK to establish formal diplomatic relations with Syria.