Middle East
Middle East news from UK Parliament.
Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 12 November 2024
On 12 November 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, and public petitions that had received a Government observation.
14 November 2024
IDC Chair responds to shocking evidence on Gaza healthcare
The International Development Committee heard evidence on the current state of healthcare in Gaza.
12 November 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
MPs to hold a debate on UK arms exports to Israel
MPs to hold a debate on UK arms exports to Israel
20 May 2024
UK position on foreign affairs debated in the Lords
Foreign Secretary addressed members views on British overseas relations. Catch up
06 March 2024
Healthcare situation in Gaza: IDC update from UNWRA, Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society
On Tuesday the Committee will seek an urgent update on the humanitarian and health situation in Gaza, how the healthcare situation has changed and what those on the ground are doing to respond
08 January 2024
Lords debates situation in Israel and Gaza
Members discuss the situation in Israel and Gaza. Catch up
25 October 2023
FAC launch inquiry into UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa
FAC launch inquiry into UK’s engagement with the Middle East and North Africa
31 July 2023
MPs to debate motion on the political situation and treatment of protesters in Iran
MPs to debate motion on the political situation and treatment of protesters in Iran
06 January 2023
Lords debates human rights abuses in the Gulf States
Members debate human rights abuses in the Gulf States. Catch up
25 November 2022
Lords debates Iran demonstrations
Members debate representations to Iran concerning recent demonstrations. Catch up
28 October 2022
Committee Corridor: State hostage-taking - can Parliament help?
Richard Ratcliffe, long time campaigner for the release of his wife Nazanin from prison in Iran, reflects on whether the family’s case ‘moved the dial fundamentally’ for state hostages
20 July 2022
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss Northern Ireland relations, levelling-up in the South West, tax gap estimates and the Iran nuclear deal in four short debates. Catch up
08 April 2022
Inquiry into the handling of state level hostage situations announced
The inquiry will focus on the challenges that the FCDO faces when handling countries which use extra-judicial detention as a tool for diplomacy.
01 April 2022
Lords debates growth of autocratic regimes
Members consider impact on global democratic norms and UK response. Catch up
04 February 2022