This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Gaza ceasefire agreement (283 KB, PDF)
A ceasefire agreement was signed on 26 August, putting an end to seven weeks of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza. Israel had been conducting air strikes since 7 July, with the aim of preventing militants from firing rockets into Israeli territory. Israeli ground incursions also took place between 17 July and 5 August. This Note provides a brief chronology of the conflict, and summarises the content of the ceasefire agreement.
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Gaza ceasefire agreement (283 KB, PDF)
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