Ms. Ann Flanagan Whalen at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On October 23rd, 2023. See this statement in context.

October 23rd, 2023 / 12:10 p.m.

Director General, North Africa, Israel, West Bank/Gaza, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

I'm not in a position to make that judgment.

We are watching a fast-moving situation on the ground. We are encouraging all parties to do what they need to do under international humanitarian law to respect the laws of conflict and to ensure the protection of civilians.

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