Written question asked by Meg Munn (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 March 2005. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 March 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the risk posed by Hezbollah to the establishment of stable Palestinian Government in the Palestinian Territories.

Answer: Ms Munn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the risk posed by Hezbollah to the establishment of stable Palestinian Government in the Palestinian Territories. [223158] Mr. Mullin: Hizballah continues to reject the legitimacy of the state of Israel and to support Palestinian groups which reject the Oslo Accord. We are concerned that Hizballah are in a position to undermine the current efforts being made by President Abbas and the Palestinian Authority to work towards a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. We have made clear that we believe Hizballah should play a more constructive role and should support the Palestinian Authority in its efforts.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c889-90W;432 c890W; 223158
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Politics and government Terrorism Israel Palestine Middle East Hezbollah Peace negotiations
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