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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Iain Wright (Labour). It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Middle East

Question
What assessment he has made of the threat to peace and stability in the middle east region posed by Hezbollah.
Answer

Hezbollah's stated aim of the elimination of the state of Israel is totally unacceptable, as are Hezbollah's military and terrorist activities, particularly along the blue line, in the occupied territories and in Iraq. We call on Hezbollah to contribute to peace and security in the middle east by renouncing violence, disarming in compliance with UN Security Council resolution 1559, and entering into the democratic process on an exclusively non-violent basis.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
440 c126-7 
32395 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Middle East
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed conflict Terrorism Israel Middle East Hezbollah Peace negotiations
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk