Stephen asks about the prospect of a permanent ceasefire
Stephen has asked Ministers to consider supporting an extension to the current humanitarian pause in Gaza. The deal has paused hostilities to allow for the freeing of hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons.
The deal has brought much-needed relief to Gaza, where the past few weeks have been an unimaginable nightmare for innocent Palestinians. The civilian death toll, which includes thousands of women and children. The increased flow of aid and fuel remains a fraction of what is required and more time is needed and urgent support is needed to reach an agreement to extend the ceasefire.
In his question, Stephen asked the Minister what prospect there was for a permanent ceasefire.