Thank you Madam Deputy Speaker. I want to update the House on two of the world’s gravest conflicts – in Gaza and in Sudan - following recent resolutions in the United Nations and discussions at the G7, and also on the action that the UK Government is taking to pursue peace.

Firstly in Gaza. After two years of the most horrendous suffering in Gaza, the ceasefire agreement led by President Trump with the support of Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye has been in place for 6 weeks.

Twenty hostages are now home with their loved ones, and the remains of 25 more have been returned so their families can grieve. More aid trucks are entering Gaza, but the ceasefire is highly fragile. And there is still a long journey ahead implement the commitments made at Sharm el Sheikh and to get to a lasting peace.

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