The Government presented the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill on 18 March 2020, thereby meeting its 100-day self imposed deadline. Second Reading has been scheduled for 23 September 2020. Aspects of the Bill are already generating controversy.
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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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